Synonyms:
session
Meaning: a meeting for execution of a group's functions; "it was the opening session of the legislature"
Synonyms:
school_term, academic_term, academic_session, session
Meaning: the time during which a school holds classes; "they had to shorten the school term"
Synonyms:
session
Meaning: a meeting devoted to a particular activity; "a filming session"; "a gossip session"
Usage examples
It had been a momentous session.
In the Nicolai Hall the Duma session was coming to an end.
He had done his work at this session in effecting the removal of the capital.
They wanted at this session to elect a senator and provide for the convention.
"I declare the first session of the Second Congress of Soviets of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies open!"
When he arrived at school, a few minutes before time for the morning session to begin, Grant was waiting for him.
At the last session of the Maryland legislature, the law preventing the use of power boats in wild-fowl shooting was repealed.
This session of the Legislature was enlivened by a singular contest between the Whigs and Democrats in relation to the State banks.
In the first moments of the session, stunned by the rapidity of events, startled by the sound of cannon, the delegates had hesitated.
A couple wish to break their marriage, and they go before a judge, and in private session, as to a friendly adviser, they tell their troubles.