conference

conferenza, convegno

Grande incontro organizzato in cui si discute un argomento o si presentano i propri lavori.

In inglese semplice: A large organized meeting where people discuss a subject or share their work.

• She is attending a conference today.
• The conference attracted doctors from twenty countries.
• Did you present your research at the conference?

Come si usa: conference on something (They organized a conference on climate change.); at a conference (I met her at a conference in Rome.)

Sinonimi: convention, congress

Espressioni comuni: attend a conference, international conference, conference speaker, conference on something

colloquio, riunione

Incontro tra poche persone per discutere insieme una questione.

In inglese semplice: A meeting where a few people discuss a matter together.

• The teacher requested a private conference.
• We held a brief conference before making our decision.
• Their conferences usually take place in the manager's office.

Come si usa: conference with someone (I requested a conference with my daughter's teacher.); in conference (The manager is in conference with her assistants.)

Sinonimi: meeting, discussion, consultation

Espressioni comuni: private conference, conference with someone, hold a conference, parent teacher conference

assemblea ecclesiastica, conferenza

Riunione ufficiale dei responsabili e dei membri di una chiesa per decidere sulle sue questioni.

In inglese semplice: An official meeting of church leaders and members who make decisions about church affairs.

• The conference elected a new bishop.
• Ministers discussed church policy at the annual conference.
• Several conferences voted to change the rules for clergy.

Sinonimi: church assembly, synod

Espressioni comuni: annual conference, Methodist conference, church conference, conference delegates