session
gb/sˈɛʃən/ us/sˈɛʃən/
B1
English
~ 1500
alkalom, foglalkozás, ülés, tárgyalás, ülésszak, munkamenet
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a session of [activity]
We had a productive training session this morning.
Ma reggel eredményes tréningfoglalkozásunk volt.
The therapy session lasted for an hour.
A terápiás ülés egy óráig tartott.
She booked a photo session for next week.
The conference will have several breakout sessions.
Our study session helped me prepare for the exam.
Learner examples
We have a math session every Monday.
Minden hétfőn van matekfoglalkozásunk.
The doctor will see you in the next session.
Az orvos a következő alkalommal fogadja.
I joined a music session at school.
We had a short session before lunch.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'session' with 'season'; 'session' is for a specific activity period, not a time of year.
Meaning
scheduled period for activity
Collocations
training session
|therapy session
|study session
|photo session
Synonyms
meeting (Focuses more on discussion or decision-making rather than any activity.)
|
class (Specifically refers to a teaching/learning period.)
Antonyms
break (A pause or rest time, the opposite of an active session.)
Themes
daily life
|education
|business
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A set amount of time when people meet or do an activity together.
A continuous period of time devoted to a particular activity, such as a meeting, class, or performance.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
a session of [official body]
The parliament is now in session.
A parlament jelenleg ülésezik.
The court session will resume after lunch.
A bírósági tárgyalás ebéd után folytatódik.
The legislative session will end in June.
During the special session, they passed urgent laws.
Learner examples
The parliament is in session today.
A parlament ma ülésezik.
The court session started at 9 a.m.
A bírósági tárgyalás reggel 9 órakor kezdődött.
They will hold another session next week.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'session' with 'meeting'; 'session' can be part of a longer official schedule.
Meaning
official meeting period
Collocations
parliamentary session
|court session
|legislative session
Synonyms
sitting (Commonly used for parliamentary or court meetings; often shorter in duration.)
Antonyms
recess (A break in official proceedings.)
Themes
politics
|law
Definition
A time when an official group, like a court or parliament, meets to work.
A formal meeting or series of meetings of a legislative, judicial, or other official body to conduct its business.
NOUN
B2
3
munkamenet
B2
Your banking session will expire after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Banki munkamenete 10 perc tétlenség után lejár.
The system logs each user session for security purposes.
A rendszer biztonsági okokból naplóz minden felhasználói munkamenetet.
Please end your session before leaving the computer lab.
Learner examples
My email session ended suddenly.
Az e-mailes munkamenetem hirtelen megszakadt.
You must log in to start a new session.
Új munkamenet indításához be kell jelentkezned.
End your session when you finish.
Meaning
period of computer use
Collocations
user session
|login session
|browser session
Synonyms
login period (Specifically refers to the duration from logging in to logging out.)
Antonyms
logout (Ending the active computer use period.)
Themes
technology
Definition
The time you are signed in and using a computer or website before you sign out.
The time during which a user is logged into and actively using a computer system or online service until they log out or the connection ends.
Grammar
Dictionary form
session
IPA
GB/sˈɛʃən/
US/sˈɛʃən/
Syllables & stress
ses - sion (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ses)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: session
- Plural: session, sessions
Word family
Forms
sessions
noun
Advanced or less common
sessional
adjective
Expressions
in session
1/ˈɪn sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
currently happening meeting/class
Happening now, especially for meetings, classes, or official events.
Examples
- The class is in session, so please be quiet.
- The court is in session until 4 p.m.
photo session
1/fˈoʊtoʊ sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
scheduled photography time
A planned time when photos are taken.
Examples
- They arranged a photo session for the wedding party.
- The model prepared for her photo session.
therapy session
1/θˈɛɹəpi sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
scheduled therapeutic meeting time
A planned meeting with a therapist to talk or get treatment.
Examples
- Her weekly therapy sessions have helped her feel better.
- He missed his therapy session due to illness.
training session
1/tɹˈeɪnɪŋ sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
scheduled skill practice time
A set time to practice or learn something new.
Examples
- We had a training session on safety procedures.
- Tomorrow's training session will focus on communication skills.