reconvene

[ˌriːkənˈviːn]

reconvene Definition

to meet again or come together after a break or separation, especially for a formal meeting.

Using reconvene: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reconvene" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The meeting will reconvene tomorrow morning at 9 am.

  • Example

    After a short break, the court will reconvene to hear the next witness.

  • Example

    The committee decided to reconvene in two weeks to discuss the matter further.

reconvene Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reconvene

Antonyms for reconvene

Phrases with reconvene

  • to call back members of a group or organization to continue a meeting or discussion

    Example

    The chairman decided to reconvene the assembly to discuss the new proposal.

  • to resume a legal proceeding after a break or adjournment

    Example

    The judge ordered to reconvene the hearing after the lunch break.

  • reconvene the negotiations

    to restart discussions or negotiations that were previously suspended or postponed

    Example

    The two sides agreed to reconvene the negotiations next month.

Origins of reconvene

from Latin 'convenire', meaning 'to come together'

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Summary: reconvene in Brief

'Reconvene' [ˌriːkənˈviːn] means to meet again or come together after a break or separation, especially for a formal meeting. It is often used in legal proceedings, meetings, and negotiations, as in 'The meeting will reconvene tomorrow morning at 9 am.' 'Reconvene' is synonymous with 'resume,' 'continue,' and 'restart.'