assembly (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛm.bli/

Definition

A group of people gathered or brought together for a common purpose, such as a meeting, a legislative body, or a social event.

Examples

• The annual shareholders' assembly will be held next month.

• Members of the assembly debated the new proposal for hours.

• The town hall assembly was open to all residents.

How to Use assembly

assembly line (collocation)

A series of workers and machines in a factory by which a product is made step by step. — "The car was built on a fast-moving assembly line."

assembly hall (collocation)

A large room or building used for gatherings or meetings. — "The graduation ceremony took place in the main assembly hall."

Synonyms of assembly

Words with a similar meaning to assembly:

• gathering
• meeting
• convention
• congress

Antonyms of assembly

Words with the opposite meaning to assembly:

• disbandment
• separation

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