what is the meaning of convening?

[Umbrella]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #84 "Improving Verbal Skills", question 10

There's little point in those two firms competing for the same market as they would be much better ......... with one another.

(a) consuming
(b) convincing
(c) convening
(d) collaborating

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #84 "Improving Verbal Skills", answer 10

There's little point in those two firms competing for the same market as they would be much better collaborating with one another.

Correct answer: (d) collaborating
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what is the meaning of convening?

Umbrella

[Mister Micawber]

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Con = together
vene = come
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[Ahmadov]

to convene a meeting = to call/to organize a meeting, no?
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Learning is a sacred engagement.