n.
- a formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically taking place over several days.
▸a linking of several telephones or computers, so that each user may communicate with the others simultaneously.
- an association in commerce for regulation or exchange of information.
▸a league of sports teams or clubs.
- the governing body of Methodist and other Christian Churches.
v.
[
usu. as noun conferencing]
take part in a conference.
Phrase
- in conference
in a meeting.
Etymology
C16: from Fr. conférence or med. L. conferentia, from L. conferre (see confer).
