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US/əˈsem.bəl/
UK/əˈsem.bəl/
to put the parts of something together; also to come or bring people together in one place
In context
It took us three hours to assemble the new wardrobe.
All students must assemble in the school yard at 7 a.m.
The factory assembles phones for several foreign brands.
Words that go with assemble
verb + noun
- assemble a teamThe director assembled a team of young engineers.
- assemble furnitureYou can pay extra for someone to assemble furniture for you.
verb + preposition
- assemble inGuests assembled in the hall for the speech.
verb + adverb
- assemble outsideIn case of fire, assemble outside the main gate.
adverb + verb
- easily assembledThe tent is light and easily assembled.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We assembled together at the station.Correct: We assembled at the station. / We met at the station.