session

/ˈsɛʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of time set aside for a particular activity or series of activities, especially one that is formally organized or scheduled.

“She attended a session of the workshop to learn about the new software.”

2. verb

To hold or take part in a meeting or period of discussion, especially one that is formally organized or scheduled.

“The team will session with the client to discuss the project details.”

3. noun

A period of time spent in a particular state, especially one of consciousness or awareness.

“The patient’s session lasted for several hours as she tried to recover from the anesthesia.”

4. noun

A period of time spent in a particular environment, especially one of isolation or confinement.

“The astronaut was in a session of space quarantine before being allowed to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • conference
  • meeting
  • period
  • sitting

Antonyms

  • break
  • hiatus