die Klausurtagung
Translation
retreat, closed-door meeting, off-site conference
Examples
Das Team plant eine Klausurtagung.
The team is planning a retreat.
Die Klausurtagung findet in den Alpen statt.
The closed-door meeting is taking place in the Alps.
Grammar Patterns
((to hold)) a Klausurtagung (to hold a retreat) The company holds an annual retreat.
((to participate in)) a Klausurtagung (to participate in a retreat) All department heads are participating in the retreat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: retreat, workshop, seminar
Etymology
A compound of 'Klausur' (from Latin 'clausura' for 'closure') and 'Tagung' (meeting). It literally means a 'closed meeting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a team 'closed' off (Klausur) for an intensive 'meeting' (Tagung) away from the office to focus without distractions.