marshal convening officers; now metaphorically holding a meeting
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to hold court (of a commander); to convene a meeting (metaphorical)
formalOriginally referred to military commanders in ancient times summoning subordinates in the tent to discuss matters or issue orders, commonly seen in early vernacular literature. Now mostly used metaphorically for leaders convening meetings.
Yuán元
shuài帅
shēng升
zhàng帐
，
zhòng众
jiàng将
tīng听
lìng令
。
The marshal holds court, and all generals listen to the orders.
Zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
míng明
tiān天
shēng升
zhàng帐
，
tǎo讨
lùn论
jì季
dù度
yè业
jì绩
。
The general manager will hold court tomorrow to discuss the quarterly performance.
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Dǒng董
shì事
zhǎng长
shēng升
zhàng帐
，
zhào召
jí集
gè各
bù部
mén门
zhǔ主
guǎn管
yì议
shì事
。
The chairman convened a meeting, summoning department heads to discuss matters.