press conference
collocation · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
a meeting where journalists ask questions after an announcement
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a meeting where journalists ask questions after an announcement in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed press conference as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that press conference can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
hold a press conferencepress conference statementlive press conference
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “hold a press conference”.