assemble

assemble Definition

as·sem·ble (-bəl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·bled, -·bling

to gather into a group; collect
☆ to fit or put together the parts of (a machine, etc.)
to translate (a computer program, instruction, etc. in assembly language) into machine language: said of an assembly program

Etymology: ME assemblen < OFr assembler < VL *adsimulare < L ad-, to + simul, together: see same

assemble Synonyms

To come together
meet, convene, congregate; see gather 1.
To bring together
collect, gather, rally, call, convoke, muster, round up, head up, group, convene, summon, mobilize, call together, accumulate, amass, compile, make up, reunite, form a whole, invite guests, hold a celebration, hold a meeting, unite, hold a convocation, herd together, lump together, pack them in*, throw a party*.
Antonyms scatter*, disperse, send away.
To put together
piece together, fit together, put together, set up, erect, construct, join, unite, solder, mold, weld, glue, model, throw together. See syn. study at gather.
Antonyms break*, disassemble, break down.

assemble Usage Examples

Object

throng: Then a handsome young couple emerged to a roar of delight from the assembled throng.
crowd: The laughter from the assembled crowd suggests they do, too.
squad: In fact, Cusack had assembled a squad that was widely regarded as the worst in Swansea ' s history.
coalition: Make Poverty History is the largest ever coalition assembled in the UK to fight against global poverty.
cast: All credit also to Endemol and Channel 4 for assembling the most baroque cast of characters yet.
dignitary: Mr Blair told assembled dignitaries and schoolchildren that Harold Wilson was a part of his childhood.

Preposition: on

Preposition: at

noon: The firefighters and emergency fire control workers assembled at noon from all over Britain.

Adjective complement

ready: Superb construction Broadway cabinets are supplied fully assembled ready for installation - complete with 5-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Modifying Another Word

hastily: It's a long way from being a hastily assembled Labor Party gimmick.
painstakingly: All representations of the past are constructions ( painstakingly assembled?
riotously: Five other men were committed to Bury Jail for riotously assembling at Hundon and destroying two threshing machines.
fully: Phoenix Hardware Here is a picture of the fully assembled kit: The hardware consists of: Eight digital output pins.
hurriedly: On 19th December the electric units were withdrawn and steam locomotives and stock hurriedly assembled to provide an emergency replacement service.
incorrectly: There is the possibility that incorrectly assembled respiratory therapy devices connected to a tight fitting facemask could also be a hazard.

Present participle complement

accord: Only high quality components are purchased and assembled according to the workmanship standards expected by our customers.

Preposition: in

hall: At midday, businesses were closed, and the town council assembled in the town hall.
square: At that point police snatched the pedal powered soundsystem from the crowd and prevented the Autonomous Bloc from assembling in the square.
factory: The packaging has to protect the product and be capable of being assembled quickly in the factory.

Preposition: for

worship: Whenever the people assembled for worship, fervent prayer was offered up to God in their behalf.

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