convened

BrE /ˈkɒnvɪnd/ AmE /ˈkɑːnˌvɛnd/

verb en → es

past convened pp convened ing convening

1 MEETING [transitive] B2

to officially arrange for a meeting or assembly to take place

convocar, reunir

  • convene a committee/meeting

Collocations convene an emergency meeting · convene a conference

  • The board of directors convened a special meeting.

    La junta directiva convocó una reunión especial.

2 LEGAL [transitive] C1

to officially start a legal process or hearing

convocar, iniciar (un proceso)

  • convene court

Collocations convene court for a trial · convene a hearing

  • The judge convened court to hear the case.

    El juez convocó la corte para escuchar el caso.