convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2000
szokás, konvenció, konferencia, kongresszus, találkozó, egyezmény
NOMINO
B1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] follows [a convention]
It’s a social convention to shake hands when greeting someone.
Társadalmi szokás, hogy üdvözléskor kezet fogunk.
The company follows the usual conventions for formal meetings.
A cég a hivatalos megbeszélések szokásos szabályait követi.
Wearing black at funerals is a long-standing convention in many countries.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It is a convention to take off your shoes before entering the house.
Szokás levenni a cipőt, mielőtt belépünk a házba.
In my country, it is a convention to bow when you meet someone.
Az én országomban az a szokás, hogy meghajolunk, amikor találkozunk valakivel.
Shaking hands is a common convention at work.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Maana
widely accepted custom or practice
Miunganiko ya maneno
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
Visawe
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Vinyume
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Mada
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
A generally accepted way of behaving or doing something that is common in a particular society or group.
NOMINO
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
attend [a convention]
Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
Több ezer rajongó vett részt a képregényes találkozón.
The political party held its national convention last week.
A politikai párt múlt héten tartotta országos kongresszusát.
She gave a speech at the annual teachers’ convention.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I went to a science fiction convention last month.
A múlt hónapban elmentem egy sci-fi találkozóra.
The company has a big convention every year.
A cég minden évben nagy konferenciát rendez.
Many people come from other countries for the convention.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Maana
large formal gathering or conference
Miunganiko ya maneno
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Mada
business
|events
|communication
Ufafanuzi
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
A large formal meeting where people with the same profession, interest, or organization gather to discuss topics and share information.
NOMINO
B2
FORMAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
sign [a convention]
The Geneva Conventions set the standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
A genfi egyezmények rögzítik a háború idején követendő humanitárius bánásmód normáit.
Several nations signed the climate change convention.
Több ország aláírta az éghajlatváltozásról szóló egyezményt.
The UN is working on a new convention to protect endangered species.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Many countries signed the peace convention.
Sok ország aláírta a békeegyezményt.
The leaders met to make a new convention.
A vezetők találkoztak, hogy új egyezményt kössenek.
The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Maana
formal treaty or agreement
Miunganiko ya maneno
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Mada
law
|politics
Ufafanuzi
An official agreement between countries or groups.
A formal agreement between countries or organizations on particular matters, especially in international law.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
con - ven - tion (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.