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/
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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Origin
The phrase combines two Old Norse and Old English roots: 'call' derives from Old Norse 'kalla' (to summon or call out), while 'meeting' comes from Old English 'mōt' (an assembly or gathering). The compound expression emerged from medieval feudal practices when lords summoned vassals to convene for deliberations and official assemblies.
Breakdown
call (Old Norse 'kalla': to summon) + meeting (Old English 'mōt': assembly, from 'metan': to meet). The phrase literally signifies the action of summoning people together for a gathered deliberation.
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📝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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