convention

convenzione, consuetudine

Modo di comportarsi o fare qualcosa generalmente accettato da un gruppo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: by convention (By convention, the oldest member speaks first.)

Sinonimi: custom, practice, tradition, norm

Espressioni comuni: social convention, by convention, break with convention

convegno, congresso

Grande incontro organizzato per persone che condividono un lavoro, un interesse o uno scopo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: conference, gathering, assembly

Espressioni comuni: annual convention, party convention, attend a convention, hold a convention

convenzione, trattato

Accordo ufficiale tra paesi su determinate regole o diritti.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: convention on something (Several countries signed a convention on wildlife protection.)

Sinonimi: treaty, agreement, accord

Espressioni comuni: international convention, sign a convention, convention on something, ratify a convention