assemble meaning and definition

ASSEMBLE verb

Definition of assemble (verb)

1. create by putting components or members together
   • "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They set up a committee"
   • synonyms: piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together
   • antonym: break apart
2. collect in one place
   • "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"
   • synonyms: foregather, forgather, gather, meet
3. get people together
   • "assemble your colleagues"; "get together all those who are interested in the project"; "gather the close family members"
   • synonyms: gather, get together