reconvene

verb

re·​con·​vene ˌrē-kən-ˈvēn How to pronounce reconvene (audio)
reconvened; reconvening

transitive + intransitive

: to convene again
reconvene a meeting
A federal jury reconvened today for a second day of deliberations …Edward B. Havens
… the negotiators would come back in late August or early September, before Congress reconvenesElizabeth Drew

Examples of reconvene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bret Oestreich, president of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, said the two sides will reconvene with a mediator on Sunday. Allison Lampert, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024 The candidates will reconvene for a second debate in September, hosted by ABC News. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 June 2024 The British royals will reconvene with the Emperor and Empress for a state banquet at the palace tonight. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 The Chargers will reconvene toward the end of July at their new training center in El Segundo. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconvene 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1650, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reconvene was circa 1650

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“Reconvene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconvene. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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