riconvocare
To say "reconvene" in Italian, use riconvocare, the verb for calling a meeting or assembly together again after a pause.
riconvocare is used for formally calling a body such as a committee, council or court back together. In conversation, people more often propose meeting again with a phrase like Riuniamoci nuovamente, meaning "Let's reconvene."
Meaning: to resume something that has been convened and then paused (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb starts with the prefix ri-, meaning "again" or "back", attached to the verb for convening.
Which one should you use?
Riprendiamo la seduta means "Let's resume the meeting" and fits formal sessions. Among colleagues or friends, Ritroviamoci dopo (let's meet up later) and Ricominciamo da dove eravamo rimasti (let's pick up where we left off) sound more relaxed.
How does it change in a sentence?
riconvocare is a regular verb. "I reconvene" is riconvoco and "he or she reconvenes" is riconvoca.
Did you know?
- In Italian sports, the word convocazione is used to describe the official 'call-up' list of players selected for a match.
- While riconvocare means to reconvene, using it in a standard business setting can sound overly legalistic, as it is frequently used for summoning someone to court.
- The term seduta in the phrase Riprendiamo la seduta literally means 'sitting', referring to the physical act of being seated during a session.
Examples in context
- Abbiamo bisogno di discutere ulteriormente su questo argomento. Riuniamoci nuovamente dopo aver raccolto maggiori informazioni.We need to discuss this topic further. Let's reconvene after gathering more information.
- Certamente, fissiamo un nuovo appuntamento per riprendere la seduta.Certainly, let's set a new appointment to resume the meeting.
- Il comitato deve riconvocare la riunione domani.The committee must reconvene the meeting tomorrow.
- Dobbiamo riconvocare la riunione domani mattina.We must reconvene the meeting tomorrow morning.
- Il presidente deciderà quando riconvocare l'assemblea.The president will decide when to reconvene the assembly.
- È necessario riconvocare il comitato subito.It is necessary to reconvene the committee immediately.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing a postponed work meeting.
- SofiaDobbiamo riconvocare il gruppo per decidere il budget.We need to reconvene the group to decide the budget.
- LorenzoHai ragione, Sofia, è urgente.You're right, Sofia, it's urgent.
- SofiaVuoi riconvocare tutti lunedì?Do you want to reconvene everyone on Monday?
- LorenzoSì, lunedì va bene per me.Yes, Monday works for me.
