assemble
Translation
to gather, to put together
Examples
We were asked to assemble in the main hall.
We were asked to assemble in the main hall.
He is learning how to assemble the furniture.
He is learning how to assemble the furniture.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to gather together We were asked to assemble in the main hall.
((sth.)) to put the parts of (sth.) together He is learning how to assemble the furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gather, collect, construct; Antonyms: disperse, dismantle
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'simul' (together), meaning 'to bring together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a school 'assembly' where students gather, or 'assembling' a piece of furniture.