convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
Inglese
~ 2000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
widely accepted custom or practice
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] follows [a convention]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Sinonimi
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Contrari
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Collocazioni
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
Temi
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
event
2
large formal gathering or conference
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
Schema d'uso:
attend [a convention]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Sinonimi
conference (A formal meeting, often smaller or more specialized than a large-scale convention.)
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gathering (A more general term for people coming together, not necessarily formal.)
Contrari
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Collocazioni
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
Temi
business
|events
|communication
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
formal
B2
entity
3
formal treaty or agreement
An official agreement between countries or groups.
Schema d'uso:
sign [a convention]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Sinonimi
treaty (A formal and binding agreement between states, often broader in scope.)
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pact (An agreement that may be less formal or shorter than a full treaty.)
Contrari
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Collocazioni
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
Temi
law
|politics
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Many countries signed the peace convention.
- The leaders met to make a new convention.
- The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Grammatica
Forma base
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Sillabe e accento
con - ven - tion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
Famiglia di parole
Forms
conventions
noun
Core family
conventional
adjective B1
conventionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconventional
adjective B2
unconventionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
conventionality
noun
Espressioni
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.