conference
conference
(kɒnfrəns )Word forms: plural conferences
1. countable noun
A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
The President summoned all the state governors to a conference on education. [+ on]
...the Conservative Party conference.
Last weekend the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland held a conference, attended by 450 delegates.
2. countable noun [oft in NOUN]
A conference is a meeting at which formal discussions take place.
They sat down at the dinner table, as they always did, before the meal, for a conference.
Her employer was in conference with two lawyers and did not want to be interrupted.
3. See also press conference
