conference

• Reunião oficial de pessoas com interesses comuns, geralmente para discutir, consultar ou trocar informações; também pode se referir a um congresso ou evento acadêmico/profissional.

A formal meeting or gathering of people with a shared interest, typically for discussion, consultation, or the exchange of information.

1. B1formal

   A formal meeting for discussion, typically lasting several days, where people with shared interests participate.

   Conferência

   • The international conference on climate change attracted thousands of scientists.
   • She presented her research at the annual medical conference.
   • The conference will be held in the main auditorium.

   Sinônimosassemblycolloquiumcongressconventionconvocationforumgatheringmeetingsummitsymposium

2. Sports leagueB2formalamerican

   An association of sports teams that compete against each other.

   Liga esportiva

   • The team won the conference championship for the third time.
   • Several universities belong to the same athletic conference.
   • The conference finals will be broadcast live on television.

   Sinônimosassociationcircuitleague

3. Discussion or consultationB2formal

   A formal discussion between people with a shared purpose.

   Conferência

   • The manager had a conference with her team about the new project.
   • The lawyers held a conference to discuss the case.
   • A conference between the two leaders resulted in a peace agreement.

   Sinônimoscolloquyconsultationcouncildebatedeliberationdiscussionparley