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gatheringgathering /ˈgæðərɪŋ/ ●●○ noun [countable] THESAURUSan organized event at which people gather to talk and decide things► meetingan organized event at which people gather to talk and decide things: Over a hundred people attended the meeting. She’s in a meeting right now. ► conference a large meeting that lasts for several days, where people listen to talks about a subject and discuss it: My colleagues and I are going to a conference on Travel and Tourism next week. ► convention a large meeting of people who belong to the same organization, do the same work, or are interested in the same thing: They met at a global convention of textile manufacturers. ► assembly a meeting of all the students and teachers at a school: The candidates for student body president gave speeches during assembly. ► gathering an informal meeting, especially of family or friends: We usually have a big family gathering at my grandparents’ house at Thanksgiving. ► summit an important meeting between leaders of different countries to discuss something: World leaders are getting ready for a summit on global economic problems. ► interview a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions to find out if he or she is suitable for something such as a job or studying at a university, college, etc.: There were several very hard questions in the interview. ► appointment an arrangement to meet someone such as a doctor, a lawyer, or a business person at a particular time and place: I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Hanson on Tuesday. I have an appointment with the manager. ► consultation formal a meeting with someone such as a doctor, lawyer, etc. so that that you can get advice or information: The professors have office hours for consultations with students. ► date an arrangement to meet someone, especially your boyfriend or girlfriend, to see a movie, go to a restaurant, etc.: Bill asked me out on a date – we’re going to see the fireworks. for fun► party an occasion when people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing, etc.: Were you invited to the party? I’m going to a party tonight. ► get-together a small informal party: We’re having a big family get-together in the park on Sunday. ► baby/wedding/bridal shower an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married: Cindy’s friends are throwing a baby shower for her today. ► reception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or for an important person: The reception will immediately follow the wedding ceremony. ► celebration a party or special event that is organized for a special occasion: The fireworks are part of the town’s 4th of July celebration. ► reunion a party for people who have not met for a long time, often with food, dancing, and other activities. Schools and families usually have reunions: She’s going to her 20th high school reunion in Dallas this weekend. ► gathering an occasion when a group of people meet together to have fun, especially a group of friends or family: I see my cousins several times a year at family gatherings. ► function a large formal or official party, usually for important people: The band has played at many corporate functions (=official parties held by a company). 1a meeting of a group of people: a large gathering of war veterans► see thesaurus at meeting, party12a fold or group of folds in cloth |