session

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛʃən/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

2 Definition

A period devoted to a particular activity, e.g. the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body (that together comprise the legislative term) whose individual meetings are also called sessions.

Example Sentences
  • "Are we having a recording session?" / "Yes. We've even got some session musicians to provide some brass."
3 Definition

A meeting of a council, court, school, or legislative body to conduct its business.

Example Sentences
  • This court is now in session.
4 Definition

The sequence of interactions between client and server, or between user and system; the period during which a user is logged in or connected.

Example Sentences
  • Logging out or shutting down the computer will end your session.
5 Definition

Any of the three scheduled two hour playing sessions, from the start of play to lunch, from lunch to tea and from tea to the close of play.

6 Definition

The act of sitting, or the state of being seated.

7 Definition

An academic term.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hold or participate in a jam session with other musicians.