Reunir (en. Meet)

/re.uˈniɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause people or things to meet in the same place.
The teacher gathered all the students in the classroom.
El profesor reunió a todos los estudiantes en el aula.
To unite something that was divided.
Gathering the pieces of the puzzle was a challenge.
Reunir las piezas del rompecabezas fue un desafío.
To convene, to call to a meeting.
I am going to gather the team members to discuss the project.
Voy a reunir a los miembros del equipo para discutir el proyecto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'reunire', composed of 're-' (again) and 'unire' (to unite).

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather strength
Uniting efforts or energies to achieve a goal.
reunir fuerzas
gather the family
Calling the family members for a meeting.
reunir a la familia

Related Words

meeting
The act of gathering people.
reunión
unite
To bring together or amalgamate things.
unir

Slang Meanings

To gather friends for a party.
On Friday we are going to gather everyone to celebrate.
El viernes vamos a reunir a todos para celebrar.
To bring something together quickly.
I am going to gather my things and leave.
Voy a reunir mis cosas y me voy.