召集 (zhào jí): Convene / call together (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

The teacher called the students together for a meeting.

The manager gathered all employees to discuss the new project.

He did not convene everyone; instead, he solicited opinions individually via email.

This weekend, I want to gather a few old friends to catch up and relax.

The community leader urgently convened residents to discuss safety measures against the typhoon.

Due to the complexity of the topic and time constraints, the chairperson decided to convene a small-scale meeting first.