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verb as·sem·ble \ə-ˈsem-bəl\

Definition of assemble

assembled

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assembling

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transitive verb
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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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.

Recent Examples of assemble from the Web

On May 14, discontent over Sobyanin’s plan drove irate Khrushchevka residents to assemble on Sakharov Prospekt, the site of major demonstrations during the protests of 2011 and 2012.

— jeffrey tayler, The Atlantic, "Gentrification, Post-Soviet Style", 3 June 2017
Thousands of volunteers from the Hasidic community had assembled to comb the streets.

— colleen long, The Seattle Times, "Source: Brother of dismembered boy’s killer found dead", 3 June 2017
The American Civil Liberties Union says that conditions the city of Vista has placed on protesters who assemble near Rep. Darrell Issa’s district office violate free speech rights and must be removed.

— joshua stewart, sandiegouniontribune.com, "ACLU says Vista's rules on anti-Issa protesters are unconstitutional", 1 June 2017
How to respond to China’s growing naval power has preoccupied many of the admirals, ministers and defense contractors who are expected to begin assembling Friday at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.

— david tweed, Bloomberg.com, "How China's Growing Naval Fleet Is Shaping Global Politics", 31 May 2017
The president’s aides are assembling a team of lawyers, including some who would join the staff and others who would remain outside the White House.

— peter baker and glenn thrush, New York Times, "Less Tweeting, Lawyers Beg. ‘Covfefe,’ the President Says.", 31 May 2017
The Tocqueville Society, Women United, Young Philanthropists and 50 Year Donors will be assembling senior care kits for Meals on Wheels clients at the New Hope Senior Center at 1310 17th Way SW in Birmingham.

— erin edgemon, AL.com, "United Way's Hands On Birmingham seeks volunteers for annual Day of Action", 27 May 2017
Ralph Joseph Imbrogno, a Korean War veteran, saluted the veterans assembled on May 20 during an event called Thank You For your Service in River Grove.

— maryann pisano, chicagotribune.com, "'The real heroes': A salute to veterans in River Grove", 25 May 2017
Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, The World's End) is one of modern cinema's most electric directors, and he's assembled a fantastic cast–

— nick schager, Esquire, "14 Movies Worth the Haul to the Multiplex in June 2017", 23 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of assemble

Middle English, from Anglo-French assembler, from Vulgar Latin *assimulare, from Latin ad- + simul together — more at same

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First Known Use: 13th century

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Synonym Discussion of assemble

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

ASSEMBLE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of assemble for English Language Learners

: 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)

ASSEMBLE Defined for Kids

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verb as·sem·ble \ə-ˈsem-bəl\

Definition of assemble for Students

assembled

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assembling

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.