reconvene
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːkənˈviːn/
KK: /riˈkɒnˌvin/
verb
Definition
To gather again after a break or pause to continue a meeting or discussion.
Example
The committee will reconvene next week to finalize the plans.
Tense Forms
Past: reconvened
Past Participle: reconvened
Conversation
Hey, when do you think we should reconvene to discuss our project?
How about later this week?
That sounds good, let’s pick a time to reconvene after everyone has had a chance to review their parts.
Perfect! I’ll send out a message to confirm the details.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resume
reassemble
reconvene
Antonyms
disband
adjourn
scatter
Root Explanation
Reconvene → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "convenire" (meaning to come together). The word "reconvene" means to come together again after a period of separation or adjournment.
Memory Tip
Think of coming together 'again' ('re-') after a meeting has ended — that's what reconvene means.
Visually Confused Words
convene
convener
convenee
preconveyance
preconvince
precondense