call a meeting — to arrange or organize a formal gathering of people for discussion or decision-making
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to arrange or organize a formal gathering of people for discussion or decision-making
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːl ə ˈmiːtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 회의를 소집하다, 회의를 개최하다
Korean pronunciation: 콜 어 **미**팅
Example Sentences
- When the office coffee machine broke down, the manager had to call a meeting to address the crisis.
- The principal will call a meeting with parents to discuss the new school policies.
- After the third fire drill this week, employees joked that the boss might call a meeting about proper evacuation etiquette.
call a meeting
NOUN//kɔːl ə ˈmiːtɪŋ//
to arrange or organize a formal gathering of people for discussion or decision-making
The mayor decided to call a meeting after the sudden flood damaged the town square.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
call은 고대 노르드어 'kalla'에서, meeting은 고대 영어 'mōt'(집회)에서 유래. 중세 시대 영주들이 신하들을 불러 모아 회의하던 관습에서 나온 표현
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When the office coffee machine broke down, the manager had to call a meeting to address the crisis.”
“The principal will call a meeting with parents to discuss the new school policies.”
“After the third fire drill this week, employees joked that the boss might call a meeting about proper evacuation etiquette.”
“The project manager decided to call a meeting to clarify the timeline and responsibilities.”
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