convened
v. C1 Advanced US //kənˈvind// UK //kənvˈiːnd// con·vened
v. to bring people together for a formal meeting or discussion.
v. to assemble a group for the purpose of conducting official business or debate. Transitive; typically used in formal or institutional contexts.
The manager convened a meeting to discuss the budget.
The board convened early on Monday to address the sudden drop in sales figures.
The council convened an emergency session to vote on the new zoning laws before the weekend deadline.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object (e.g., 'convene a meeting').