convention

Konvention, Brauch

Eine Art, sich zu verhalten oder etwas zu tun, die eine Gruppe allgemein akzeptiert.

In einfachem Englisch: A way of behaving or doing something that a group generally accepts.

• She challenged a social convention.
• By convention, guests wait to be seated.
• The artist broke with convention by painting on glass.

So benutzt man es: by convention (By convention, the oldest member speaks first.)

Synonyme: custom, practice, tradition, norm

Häufige Wendungen: social convention, by convention, break with convention

Kongress, Tagung

Eine große organisierte Zusammenkunft von Menschen mit gemeinsamem Beruf, Interesse oder Ziel.

In einfachem Englisch: A large organized meeting for people who share a job, interest, or purpose.

• The convention starts on Friday.
• Hundreds of fans attended the comic convention.
• Our hotel hosted a convention for doctors.

Synonyme: conference, gathering, assembly

Häufige Wendungen: annual convention, party convention, attend a convention, hold a convention

Abkommen, Konvention

Eine offizielle Vereinbarung zwischen Ländern über bestimmte Regeln oder Rechte.

In einfachem Englisch: An official agreement between countries about particular rules or rights.

• Both countries signed the convention.
• The convention protects the rights of children.
• These actions violated an international convention.

So benutzt man es: convention on something (Several countries signed a convention on wildlife protection.)

Synonyme: treaty, agreement, accord

Häufige Wendungen: international convention, sign a convention, convention on something, ratify a convention