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assemble

1 of 1verb
/əˈsɛmbəl/
Forms:assembles,assembling,assembled,assembled
1

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

C1transitive
  • The team of workers assembled the furniture according to the provided instructions.
  • Assembling the model airplane required carefully piecing together the various components.
  • Workers in the factory assemble electronic devices using automated production lines.
  • The car manufacturer assembles vehicles by combining different parts on the assembly line.
  • Students were given kits to assemble simple robots as part of a science project.
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2

(of people) to gather in a place for a particular purpose

  • The team will assemble in the boardroom for the project briefing.
  • Participants are expected to assemble at the designated area before the event starts.
  • Protesters plan to assemble at the city square to raise awareness about social issues.
  • Employees will assemble in the cafeteria for the company-wide announcement.
  • The congregation assembles in the church every Sunday for religious services.
3

to bring people together as a group for a common purpose

transitive
  • The community organizer assembled volunteers to clean up the local park.
  • The union leader assembled workers for a strike to demand better working conditions.
  • The event planner assembled a team of volunteers to organize the charity fundraiser.
  • The students were assembled for a class discussion on current events.
  • The event planner assembled a team of volunteers to organize the charity fundraiser.