Reconvene

ˌriː.kənˈviːn

Meaning & Definition

verb
to gather or assemble again after a break or pause, especially a meeting or assembly.
The committee decided to reconvene next week to discuss the new proposal.
to meet again after being temporarily adjourned.
After a short break, the jury will reconvene to continue their deliberations.
to call together again for a new session.
The council plans to reconvene after the holiday to address the remaining issues.
to bring people together again for further discussion or action.
The organizers will reconvene the participants to finalize the event details.
to restart a discussion or meeting after it has been interrupted.
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

meet up later
Let's reconvene at the coffee shop after lunch.
take a break and come back
We need to reconvene after this timeout.