convene | SAT Word of the Day
Come together, right now!
ℹ️ Part of speech of convene
convene is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of convene
convene is pronounced /kən.ˈviːn/ or kuhn-VEEN.
📚️ Definition of convene
To call together or summon people for a formal meeting: to convene a special session of Congress.
To come together or assemble, especially for a formal purpose: to convene for a vote.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of convene in usage:
The United Nations General Assembly convenes annually in September with its 193 member states.
The board members convened quickly after the sales reports showed unexpected losses.
In emergency situations, the ability to convene decision-makers quickly can be vital.