convocation — Английский словарь

Существительное

1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

2. An assembly or meeting.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

3. An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Примеры

   Convocation will sit in York too, so the northern church can have its say in how we worship God.

4. An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

5. A flock of eagles.

   Употребление

   • collective
   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Примеры

   A convocation of eagles around the four corners of the army field flew in.

   A convocation of eagles noticed that the young bird was without his mother and took pity on him.

   Другие примеры (1)

   the bird called out to the convocations of eagles where they soared in spirals of wind

Существительное

1. a group gathered in response to a summons

   Более общие понятия

   gatheringassemblage

2. the act of convoking

   Синонимы

   calling together

   Более общие понятия

   assemblyassemblagegathering