Phrasal verb
come together
Meanings
to gather or meet as a group, often for a purpose
to unite and cooperate, especially after a problem or disagreement
to join or fit into a single whole (parts, plans, or ideas)
Definition
To come together means to meet or join as a group, often to cooperate or support each other.
When people come together, they meet in one place or unite as a group. It often suggests cooperation, agreement, or mutual support. It can also describe separate parts joining to form a whole, such as pieces fitting into place.
Examples
- Neighbors came together to clean up the park after the storm.
- We need to come together and agree on a plan before Friday.
- After the argument, he and his sister came together and talked calmly.
- Fans came together outside the stadium to celebrate the win.
- All the details finally came together during my presentation rehearsal.
Common mistake
Learners often say "come together with" when no object is needed; usually you can just say "come together" (or "come together to + verb").
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.