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uh-SEMBL/əˈsembl/

To assemble is to gather people or things in one place, or to fit parts together: the class assembled; assemble the furniture. Gather is everyday for people; put together is everyday for objects. Assembly is the noun. Assemble is slightly official for people (notices, schools). You assemble a team; you do not usually assemble a cup of tea.

Meaning

To gather people or things together, or to fit parts together.

Examples

• “The class assembled in the hall.”
• “Please assemble at the side gate, not the main door.”
• “It took an hour to assemble the display stand.”

Good to know

assemble people / parts. Everyday: gather / put together. Noun: assembly.

Near in meaning

gather

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