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Definition conference in British English

conference noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɒnf(ə)rəns/

▪ address, attend, convene, go to, hold, host, organize

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a large meeting, often lasting a few days, where people who are interested in a particular subject come together to discuss ideas

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the annual conference of the Police Federation

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an international conference on the control of illegal drugs

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Many Americans are attending the conference.

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the 1991 Middle East peace conference in Madrid

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Example

The President arrived for a conference with local officials.

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I'm afraid you can't see him now: he's in conference.

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1.2

used for conferences

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a conference table/hall/room/centre

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2

a group of teams that play against each other

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Definition conference in British English