B2noun 2K

Session

UK /["/ˈseʃn/"]/ US /["/ˈseʃn/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity

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In simple words: A period of time when people meet to do something, like a class or a meeting.

Examples

• She attended a fascinating session on climate change.
• The yoga session lasted for an hour every morning.
• He led a training session for new employees last week.
• After a long session of studying, he took a break.
• The conference will host multiple sessions throughout the day.
• The therapy session helped her work through her feelings.
• They scheduled a follow-up session to continue their discussions.
• During the legislative session, several important laws were debated.
• A brainstorming session is planned to generate new ideas.
• The final session of the workshop was highly interactive.

Usage notes

Typically used in academic, business, or therapeutic contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations unless referring to informal gatherings, like a game session.

Grammar pattern

session + of + activity

Memory hint

Think of a 'session' as a 'set in motion'; imagine a group set in motion to learn or collaborate.

Collocations

• lengthy
• long
• short
• do
• have
• offer (somebody)
• take place
• last
• guitarist
• musician
• singer
• session on
• inaugural
• opening
• closing
• hold
• attend
• boycott
• convene
• take place
• begin
• at a/​the session
• in a/​the session
• in session

Synonyms

• meeting
• conference
• workshop
• class
• seminar

Antonyms

• break
• intermission

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'cession', which refers to giving up rights or property.
• Using 'sessions' for non-related activities; ensure it's an organized event.
• Mispronouncing as 'sess-shun' instead of 'sess-ion'.