Assemble

/əˈsɛmbəl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To gather together in one place for a specific purpose.

The students were asked to assemble in the auditorium for the announcement.

To fit together the parts of something.

I need help to assemble the new bookshelf from IKEA.

To bring together a group of people or things.

The manager decided to assemble a team to work on the project.

To collect or compile information or data.

The researcher will assemble the data from various sources for the report.

To summon or call together for a meeting.

The president will assemble the cabinet members tomorrow.

Middle English, from Latin 'assimulare' meaning 'to bring together'

assemble a team

to gather a group of people for a specific purpose.

assemble line

a process where products are put together in a sequence.

assemble a committee

to gather individuals to serve on a group focused on a specific task.

assembly

a group of people gathered for a particular purpose.

assembly line

a manufacturing process where parts are added in a sequence.

assembleyman

a member of a legislative assembly.

to get together with friends

We're assembling at my place for the game.

to organize or set up a group

Let's assemble a squad for the project.