Gather

/ˈɡæðər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a collection or assembly of people or things.
The gathering of local artists was a great success.
verb
to bring together and collect from different sources.
We need to gather all the necessary documents before the meeting.
to assemble or come together.
The community will gather in the park for the annual festival.
to accumulate or increase in number or amount.
She decided to gather her thoughts before speaking.
to harvest crops or collect produce.
Farmers often gather the crops in the fall.

Etymology

Middle English 'gaderen', from Old Norse 'gæðra', meaning to collect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather around
to come together in one place
gather up
to collect things that are scattered
gather momentum
to start moving faster or gaining strength

Related Words

assembly
a group of people gathered for a particular purpose
collection
a group of items gathered together
assemblage
a collection or gathering of people or things

Slang Meanings

to accumulate knowledge.
I need to gather some intel before making a decision.
to pull together various elements.
Let’s gather our resources to tackle this project.