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conferenceconference /ˈkɑnfrəns/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun [countable] verbs► go to a conference (also attend a conference formal) Hundreds of delegates are attending the conference. ► hold a conference (=have one) The dentists’ annual conference was held in Chicago. ► host a conference (=have it in your country, city, university, etc.) In June, Japan hosted a peace conference. ► organize a conference The administration organized a conference on Africa. ► sponsor a conference (=organize and help pay for it) The charity sponsors an annual conference on breast cancer. ► address a conference (=give a speech at one) He received a warm welcome when he addressed the conference. adjectives/nouns + conference► a world/international conference She spoke at an international conference on human rights. ► a national/regional conference The teachers’ national conference will start next week. ► a peace conference The two sides agreed to hold a peace conference. ► a sales conference The product was launched at the company’s annual sales conference. ► an annual conference The annual conference is held each March. ► a summit conference (=for the leaders of governments) The heads of most Arab states met in Amman for a summit conference. conference + nouns► a conference center (=a building or group of buildings used for conferences) The conference center is near the airport. ► conference facilities The hotel has conference facilities for 100 people. ► a conference hall Thousands of people demonstrated outside the conference hall. THESAURUSthe act of discussing something, or a conversation in which people discuss something► discussionthe act of discussing something, or a conversation in which people discuss something: My parents were having a heated discussion about money. ► negotiations official discussions between two groups who are trying to agree on something: Contract negotiations are continuing between the union and the management. ► debate a formal discussion of a subject, during which people express different opinions: The debate between the presidential candidates will be shown live on TV. ► talks formal discussions between governments, organizations, etc.: The U.S. will host the peace talks. ► conference a large formal meeting at which members of an organization, profession, etc. discuss things related to their work: The annual conference for software developers is held in San Francisco. ► dialogue a formal discussion between countries or groups with opposing views, which is done in order to solve problems: We want to encourage dialogue between the two nations. an 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. 1a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters such as business, science, or politics, especially for several days: The city has a large conference center.conference on He attended an international conference on HIV/AIDS. The teachers’ union is holding its annual conference next week. The company’s new products were introduced at the sales conference.► see thesaurus at discussion, meeting → see also news conference, press conference2a private meeting for a few people to discuss a particular subject: conference with After a brief conference with his aides, the senator left for the airport. They’re having parent-teacher conferences at my kids’ school this week.a conference room/table The meeting will be held in the second floor conference room.3a group of sports teams that play against each other to see who is best: Our team is the best in the conference.COLLOCATIONSverbsgo to a conference (also attend a conference formal) Hundreds of delegates are attending the conference.hold a conference (=have one) The dentists’ annual conference was held in Chicago.host a conference (=have it in your country, city, university, etc.) In June, Japan hosted a peace conference.organize a conference The administration organized a conference on Africa.sponsor a conference (=organize and help pay for it) The charity sponsors an annual conference on breast cancer.address a conference (=give a speech at one) He received a warm welcome when he addressed the conference.adjectives/nouns + conferencea world/international conference She spoke at an international conference on human rights.a national/regional conference The teachers’ national conference will start next week.a peace conference The two sides agreed to hold a peace conference.a sales conference The product was launched at the company’s annual sales conference.an annual conference The annual conference is held each March.a summit conference (=for the leaders of governments) The heads of most Arab states met in Amman for a summit conference.conference + nounsa conference center (=a building or group of buildings used for conferences) The conference center is near the airport.conference facilities The hotel has conference facilities for 100 people.a conference hall Thousands of people demonstrated outside the conference hall. |