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convene
[/kənˈviːn/]
verb
convocar
1.
To call together or summon people for a meeting or assembly
The board will convene next Monday to discuss the merger.
O conselho se convocará na próxima segunda-feira para discutir a fusão.
2.
To come together; to assemble or meet
The conference convened at 9 AM sharp.
A conferência se reuniu às 9 da manhã em ponto.
3.
To cause to assemble (formal/legal context)
The judge will convene a special session to hear the case.
O juiz convocará uma sessão especial para ouvir o caso.
Synonyms
assemble
gather
meet
summon
call
convoke
Antonyms
adjourn
disband
disperse
dismiss
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
convocar
Most common usage for summoning meetings or assemblies
General Brazilian
reunir-se
Used when referring to people coming together or assembling
Portugal
convocar
Standard usage, particularly in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
reunir
Common alternative when referring to assembly or gathering
Related Idioms & Phrases
convene in session
convene a meeting
convene parliament/congress
convene an assembly
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