gang up

verb

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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The first known use of gang up was in 1910

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gang up

verb

ganged up; ganging up

Kids Definition of gang up

: to join together as a group especially to attack, oppose, or criticize They ganged up on their brother.

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