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reconvene

/ˌriːkənˈviːn/

B2CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Law verb

To assemble a meeting again after an adjournment.

The board reconvened the following morning to finalise the terms of the acquisition.

Topic: Company & governance in Legal English

Business verb

To assemble again after a break or adjournment.

The steering group will reconvene on Monday to sign off the budget.

Similar: reassemble

Topic: Management & organisation in Business English

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