Meaning & Definition of word "Reconvene"

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    Reconvene

    ˌriː.kənˈviːn

    verb:

    • 1. to gather or assemble again after a break or pause, especially a meeting or assembly.
      • Example: The committee decided to reconvene next week to discuss the new proposal.
    • 2. to meet again after being temporarily adjourned.
      • Example: After a short break, the jury will reconvene to continue their deliberations.
    • 3. to call together again for a new session.
      • Example: The council plans to reconvene after the holiday to address the remaining issues.
    • 4. to bring people together again for further discussion or action.
      • Example: The organizers will reconvene the participants to finalize the event details.
    • 5. to restart a discussion or meeting after it has been interrupted.
      • Example: Once the technical difficulties were resolved, the conference was able to reconvene.

    Etymology

    from re- 'again' + convene 'to come together'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reconvene the meeting:

    to resume a meeting that was previously adjourned

    reconvene the assembly:

    to call back the assembly to order after a break

    Related Words

    convene:

    to come together for a meeting or gathering

    adjourn:

    to suspend proceedings to a future time

    Slang Meanings of reconvene

    Meaning: meet up later

    Example Sentence: Let's reconvene at the coffee shop after lunch.

    Meaning: take a break and come back

    Example Sentence: We need to reconvene after this timeout.