conference
Translation
conference, meeting, convention, symposium
Examples
I am attending a conference next week.
I am attending a conference next week.
The manager called a conference to discuss the issue.
The manager called a conference to discuss the issue.
The annual sales conference is in London this year.
The annual sales conference is in London this year.
Grammar Patterns
a conference ((on sth.)) a formal meeting to discuss (sth.) The company held a conference on new technologies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meeting, summit, convention, symposium
Etymology
From Latin 'conferre' meaning 'to bring together'. 'con-' (together) + 'ferre' (to bring).
Memory Tips
Imagine people coming together ('con-') to 'ferry' ideas back and forth.