assemble

verb as·sem·ble \ə-ˈsem-bəl\

: to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group

: to meet together in one place

: to connect or put together the parts of (something, such as a toy or machine)

as·sem·bledas·sem·bling\-b(ə-)liŋ\

Full Definition of ASSEMBLE

transitive verb

: to bring together (as in a particular place or for a particular purpose)

: to fit together the parts of

intransitive verb

: to meet together : convene

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Origin of ASSEMBLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French assembler, from Vulgar Latin *assimulare, from Latin ad- + simul together — more at same

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to ASSEMBLE

Synonyms: cluster, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, congregate, convene, converge, forgather (or foregather), gather, meet, rendezvous, get together

Antonyms: break up, disband, disperse, split (up)

Synonym Discussion of ASSEMBLE

gather, collect, assemble, congregate mean to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit. gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state <a crowd quickly gathered>. collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement <collected books on gardening>. assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose <experts assembled for a conference>. congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle <congregating under a shelter>.