To reconvene means to come together again after a break or interruption. When a group reconvenes, they're gathering back together to continue something they started earlier.

Picture a student council meeting that breaks for lunch. When everyone returns to the conference room afterward, they reconvene to finish discussing their ideas. A judge might adjourn court for the day and announce that it will reconvene at 9 a.m. tomorrow. A family reunion might reconvene every summer, bringing relatives back together year after year.

Reconvening suggests an organized, purposeful gathering rather than just running into someone by chance.

You might hear a teacher say “We'll reconvene after recess to continue our science experiment,” or a club president might text members: “Let's reconvene on Saturday to finish planning the fundraiser.” The word carries a sense of continuation: whatever began before the break will resume when the group reconvenes.