noun

session

Translation

session, meeting, period

We had a long training session.

The court is now in session.

I have a therapy session tomorrow.

a session of ((sth.)) a period of (an activity) We need a session of intense focus.

in session currently meeting or active The committee is in session.

Synonyms: meeting, period, appointment, hearing

From Latin 'sessio' meaning 'a sitting', from the verb 'sedere' meaning 'to sit'.

A 'session' is a period of time when you 'sit' down for a particular activity.