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convention

gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1 אנגלית
~ 2000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם B1 entity
1

widely accepted custom or practice

A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] follows [a convention]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
מילים נרדפות
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.) | norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
הפכים
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
צירופים
social convention |traditional convention |follow convention |break convention
נושאים
society |culture |etiquette |core_vocabulary |relationships
דוגמאות
  • It’s a social convention to shake hands when greeting someone.
  • The company follows the usual conventions for formal meetings.
  • Wearing black at funerals is a long-standing convention in many countries.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • It is a convention to take off your shoes before entering the house.
  • In my country, it is a convention to bow when you meet someone.
  • Shaking hands is a common convention at work.
שם עצם B1 event
2

large formal gathering or conference

A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.

תבנית שימוש: attend [a convention]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
מילים נרדפות
conference (A formal meeting, often smaller or more specialized than a large-scale convention.) | gathering (A more general term for people coming together, not necessarily formal.)
הפכים
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
צירופים
annual convention |political convention |trade convention |attend a convention
נושאים
business |events |communication
דוגמאות
  • Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
  • The political party held its national convention last week.
  • She gave a speech at the annual teachers’ convention.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I went to a science fiction convention last month.
  • The company has a big convention every year.
  • Many people come from other countries for the convention.
שם עצם formal B2 entity
3

formal treaty or agreement

An official agreement between countries or groups.

תבנית שימוש: sign [a convention]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
מילים נרדפות
treaty (A formal and binding agreement between states, often broader in scope.) | pact (An agreement that may be less formal or shorter than a full treaty.)
הפכים
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
צירופים
international convention |sign a convention |UN convention
נושאים
law |politics
דוגמאות
  • The Geneva Conventions set the standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
  • Several nations signed the climate change convention.
  • The UN is working on a new convention to protect endangered species.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Many countries signed the peace convention.
  • The leaders met to make a new convention.
  • The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
הברות והטעמה
con - ven - tion (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: convention
  • Plural: convention, conventions
משפחת מילים
Forms
conventions noun
Core family
conventional adjective B1 conventionally adverb
Related words
convene verb B2 convener noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconventional adjective B2 unconventionally adverb
Advanced or less common
conventionality noun
ביטויים

by convention

1
/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase

according to usual practice

In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.

דוגמאות
  • By convention, the chairman speaks last.
  • By convention, the bride stands to the left of the groom.

call a convention

1
/kˈɔl ə kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase

arrange an official gathering

To arrange for an official large meeting of members of an organization or group.

דוגמאות
  • The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
  • They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.
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