assemble (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛmbəl/

Definition

To bring together or gather people or things in one place for a common purpose.

Examples

• The students were asked to assemble their projects on the table.

• We need to assemble a team of experts to solve this problem.

• The furniture arrived in pieces and we had to assemble it ourselves.

How to Use assemble

assemble at (prepositional phrase)

To gather at a specific location. — "All employees must assemble at the main entrance."

assemble for (prepositional phrase)

To gather for a particular purpose or event. — "The protesters assemble for the demonstration."

assemble into (prepositional phrase)

To come together to form a larger whole. — "The small particles assemble into a complex structure."

Synonyms of assemble

Words with a similar meaning to assemble:

• gather
• collect
• convene
• mobilize

Antonyms of assemble

Words with the opposite meaning to assemble:

• disperse
• dismantle

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