Definitions

1. noun

A meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially to discuss or settle a matter.

“The industry convention will take place in two weeks.”

2. noun

A widely accepted or customary way of doing something.

“It’s a convention in our company to have a team lunch on Fridays.”

3. noun

A standard or norm, especially in a particular profession or activity.

“The convention of using active voice in writing is still widely followed.”

4. verb

To come together or assemble for a particular purpose.

“The teams will convention in the city next month to discuss new strategies.”

5. verb

To agree or conform to a particular standard or norm.

“The company conventioned to the new pricing policy.”