gang up
Definition of gang up
intransitive verb
1 : to make a joint assault ganged up on him and beat him up
2 : to combine for a specific purpose ganged up to raise prices
3 : to exert group pressure ganged up against the boss
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1910
First Known Use of gang up
1910
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Definition of gang up for Students
ganged up
;ganging up
: to join together as a group especially to attack, oppose, or criticize They ganged up on their brother.
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