Word
assemble
Meanings
To put parts together to make a complete object or system.
To gather people or things together in one place, often for a purpose.
Definition
To assemble means to bring parts or people together into a whole or a group.
To assemble is to gather separate pieces or individuals in one place. It often means putting parts together to create something complete, such as furniture or a device. It can also mean that people come together for a meeting, event, or shared purpose.
Examples
- I stayed late to assemble the presentation materials into a coherent briefing pack.
- You can assemble the shelf in under an hour if you sort the screws first.
- She watched the team assemble in the conference room before the client call began.
- They managed to assemble a reliable prototype from spare components and careful testing.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse assemble with resemble, but assemble means “put together or gather,” not “look like.”
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