assembles; assembled; assembling
1
: to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group
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.
2
: to meet together in one place
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.
3
: to connect or put together the parts of (something, such as a toy or machine)
Their father helped them assemble their new bicycles in the garage.
The cars are assembled on an assembly line.
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“Assemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/assemble. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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