assemble

verb

as·sem·ble | \ ə-ˈsem-bəl

assembled; assembling\ ə-ˈsem-b(ə-)liŋ

Definition of assemble

1 : to bring together (as in a particular place or for a particular purpose) They assembled a team of experts to solve the problem.

2 : to fit together the parts of assemble a new bicycle

intransitive verb

: to meet together : convene The club assembles once a month.

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gather, collect, assemble, congregate mean to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit. gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state. a crowd quickly gathered collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement. collected books on gardening assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose. experts assembled for a conference congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle. congregating under a shelter

Examples of assemble in a Sentence

We'll need to assemble a list of songs for the concert. She assembled all of her old photos into three albums. Hundreds of notes and letters were assembled into a book. A team of scientists was assembled to study the problem. The U.S. Constitution gives people the right to assemble peacefully. A crowd had assembled in front of the courthouse during the trial. After dinner, the men would assemble in the living room to watch the game on TV. The club assembles once a month to discuss upcoming activities. Their father helped them assemble their new bicycles in the garage. The cars are assembled on an assembly line.

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Nyong'o worked with longtime stylist Micaela Erlanger to assemble the much talked-about Us press tour wardrobe, which has fans delighted, frightened, and glued to Instagram to see what's next. — Glamour, "We Need to Talk About Lupita Nyong'o's Us Promo Looks," 28 Mar. 2019 When ready to assemble, layer spinach in bowl and top with chickpeas, eggplant, cauliflower, and bean sprouts. — Nazima Qureshi, SELF, "I'm a Registered Dietitian and Here's What I Learned Going Vegan for a Week," 25 Nov. 2018 Among the clear changes, apparel production is moving to Southeast Asia, camera maker GoPro is moving some production from China to Mexico and Foxconn Technology Group is weighing assembling iPhones in India. — Paul Page, WSJ, "Today’s Logistics Report: Slower Sailing Fracas; Managing One-Day Delivery; Building Tariff Cushions," 10 May 2019 The video shows a crowd assembled at the end point watching as the machine breaks through. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "The Boring Company has completed digging its first tunnel," 17 Nov. 2018 Members of the extended family assembled to spend the first week together. — Alexandra Marshall, Vogue, "What Does It Take to Stepmother a Pair of French Kids?," 17 May 2019 The team are now integrating them and assembling the finished vehicle. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "After More Than a Century, the Cyclocopter Is Making a Comeback," 5 Apr. 2019 An all-star cast has been assembled for the anthology series, in which Peele will also star as a Rod Serling-style narrator. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "How to Watch The Twilight Zone Reboot," 23 Mar. 2019 The protesters briefly assembled for a private meeting to decide as a group how to respond. — Juliana Feliciano Reyes, Philly.com, "Philadelphia Police raid Occupy ICE protest camp," 5 July 2018

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assemble

verb

English Language Learners Definition of assemble

: to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group

: to meet together in one place

: to connect or put together the parts of (something, such as a toy or machine)

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assemble

verb

as·sem·ble | \ ə-ˈsem-bəl

assembled; assembling

Kids Definition of assemble

1 : to collect in one place or group She assembled all her trophies for display.

2 : to fit together the parts of assemble a toy

3 : to meet together in one place The class assembled in the cafeteria.

assemble

verb

as·sem·ble

assembled; assembling

Legal Definition of assemble

transitive verb

: to bring or summon together into a group especially in a particular place for a particular purpose

intransitive verb

: to come or meet together in a group often formally or for a common purpose the right of the people peaceably to assemble — U.S. Constitution amend. I