Ingles

convention

gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1 Ingles
~ 2000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 entity
1

widely accepted custom or practice

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

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] follows [a convention]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Mga kasingkahulugan
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.) | norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Mga kasalungat
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Mga kolokasyon
social convention |traditional convention |follow convention |break convention
Mga tema
society |culture |etiquette |core_vocabulary |relationships
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan B1 event
2

large formal gathering or conference

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

Padron ng paggamit: attend [a convention]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Mga kolokasyon
annual convention |political convention |trade convention |attend a convention
Mga tema
business |events |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan formal B2 entity
3

formal treaty or agreement

An official agreement between countries or groups.

Padron ng paggamit: sign [a convention]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Mga kolokasyon
international convention |sign a convention |UN convention
Mga tema
law |politics
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Many countries signed the peace convention.
  • The leaders met to make a new convention.
  • The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
con - ven - tion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: convention
  • Plural: convention, conventions
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

by convention

1
/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase

according to usual practice

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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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