26984 words

assemble

7 definitions • 13 examples
1
to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:

Examples:

We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.
to assemble data
the assembled company At the staff meeting, the manager told the assembled company (= everyone there) that no one would lose their job.
2
to make something by joining separate parts:

Examples:

furniture that is easy to assemble
3
to bring or come together in a single group or place, or to put together the parts of something:

Examples:

[ I ] When the fire alarm rings, everyone is supposed to leave the building and assemble in the schoolyard.
[ T ] Workers were earning $20 an hour assembling cars.
4
to come together in a single place, or bring people or things together in a single group:

Examples:

We assembled in the meeting room for the announcement.
Since she took over the department, she has assembled a talented team with a varied selection of skills.
We can help you assemble all the paperwork that is necessary to make the application.
5
to make something by joining separate parts together:

Examples:

This is where the car engines are assembled.
flatpack furniture that is easy to assemble
7
to collect together money, for example a loan, from different people, companies, or organizations:

Examples:

The consortium has already assembled a loan of €400m-€500m from the banks.

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