Also means
to convene
Usage Note
Convoquer is typically used in official or hierarchical settings — a judge convoque a witness, a boss convoque an employee, a parliament is convoqué for a session. The related noun is convocation (f), the written summons or notice, which is often the document you receive before an exam or hearing.
Examples
"Le directeur a convoqué tous les employés ce matin."
Natural Translation
The director summoned all employees this morning.

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