zusammen|treten
Translation
to convene, to assemble, to meet
Examples
Der Ausschuss tritt morgen zusammen.
The committee convenes tomorrow.
Das Parlament tritt zu einer Sondersitzung zusammen.
The parliament is assembling for a special session.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) convenes The Bundestag convenes today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich versammeln, zusammenkommen; Antonyms: sich auflösen (to dissolve)
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) and 'treten' (to step). Literally 'to step together'.
Memory Tips
Picture people stepping ('treten') into a room together ('zusammen') to convene for a meeting.