reconvene

verb

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

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

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When Vikings players reconvened last month to begin the formal offseason training program, Jefferson spoke candidly to reporters about his excitement over Murray’s arrival — and his expectation for McCarthy’s improvement. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Two Democratic candidates in the spring primaries, congressional hopeful Melat Kiros and attorney general candidate David Seligman, have since called on the legislature to reconvene to take action against Polis. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 Her veto now appears likely to delay further action on retail marijuana sales until lawmakers reconvene in 2027. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026 The Legislature is scheduled to reconvene next January following this year’s elections. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconvene

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 1 Jun. 2026.

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