conference

[US]/ˈkɒnfərəns/
[UK]/ˈkɑːnfərəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a meeting for discussion or consultation; a formal meeting for discussion, especially one held between representatives of several countries or organizations.

Phrases & Collocations

conference call

conference room

virtual conference

press conference

news conference

international conference

working conference

video conference

annual conference

national conference

in conference

conference hall

business conference

conference table

telephone conference

academic conference

peace conference

conference centre

conference board

summit conference

conference papers

Example Sentences

at the conference table

The conference was a success.

a conference on a ministerial level

an international conference on the environment.

an expectant conference crowd.

debug a conference room.

he was not at the conference only by courtesy.

I'll have a conference with the manager.

the organization of conferences and seminars.

the conference passed two resolutions.

The conference was hosted by that committee.

have a conference with

a hotel that offers conference facilities.

Mr. Smith is in conference with his advisers.

We felt an intangible presence in the conference room.

The results of conference are still confidential.

Real-world Examples

Here's a clip from Cohen's news conference.

Source: NPR News April 2018 Collection

We'll send out a press release first and then hold a press conference.

Source: Authentic American English Listening Podcast (Slow)

I mean that and the press conference.

Source: Authentic American English Listening Podcast (Slow)

They have a conference to go to.

Source: Learn fluent English with Anne.

OK. I know the conference for three days.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 6

The mayor is going to address the conference.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

George has a coaches conference in San Antonio.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

To conclude, I wish this conference every success!

Source: Important listening

Many international conferences have been held at Geneva.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

It was a pleasure to attend the annual conference.

Source: New TOEIC Listening Essential Memorization in 19 Days

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