1. (n.) An isolated community devoted to religious life, usually of nuns; also, the buildings in which they live.

2. (n.) A coming together; a meeting.

3. (n.) A house occupied by a community of religious recluses; a monastery or nunnery.

4. (v. i.) To meet together; to concur.

5. (v. i.) To be convenient; to serve.

6. (v. t.) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.