conference

[ˈkɑːn.fər.əns]

conference Definition

• 1. a formal meeting for discussion or debate
• 2. an association of sports teams that play each other regularly

Using conference: Examples

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

• Example

  The conference will be held in the main hall.

• Example

  The company's annual conference is always well-attended.

• Example

  The team is currently at the top of the conference standings.

• Example

  The coach is confident about their chances in the upcoming conference tournament.

conference Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conference

• meeting
• convention
• summit
• assembly
• gathering

Antonyms for conference

• discord
• disagreement

Idioms Using conference

• hold a conference

  to organize and conduct a formal meeting for discussion or debate

  Example

  The company plans to hold a conference to discuss the new product launch.

• be in conference with someone

  to have a private conversation or discussion with someone

  Example

  The CEO is currently in conference with the board of directors.

• go to the conference

  to attend a formal meeting for discussion or debate

  Example

  I'm planning to go to the conference next month to learn about the latest industry trends.

Phrases with conference

• press conference

  a meeting held by an organization or public figure to make an announcement or answer questions from the media

  Example

  The politician held a press conference to address the recent scandal.

• parent-teacher conference

  a meeting between parents and teachers to discuss a student's academic progress and behavior

  Example

  The school scheduled a parent-teacher conference to discuss the student's performance.

• conference call

  a telephone call in which three or more people participate

  Example

  We had a conference call with the overseas team to discuss the project.

Origins of conference

from Latin 'conferentia', meaning 'bringing together'

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Summary: conference in Brief

A 'conference' [ˈkɑːn.fər.əns] is a formal meeting for discussion or debate, often attended by many people. It can refer to a variety of contexts, such as business, education, or sports, as in 'The team is currently at the top of the conference standings.' Phrases like 'press conference' and 'parent-teacher conference' denote specific types of meetings, while idioms like 'hold a conference' and 'be in conference with someone' describe organizing or participating in discussions.