assemble

as-sem-ble · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To gather or bring together in one place.

  2. 2.

    To fit together the parts of something.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) To translate a program from assembly language into machine code.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    some assembly required — (on product packaging) indicating the product needs to be put together
  • •
    right to assemble — the constitutional right to gather peacefully

Related words

Antonyms: disassemble, disperse, scatter
See also: assembled, assembly, construct, gather
Synonyms: collect, construct, convene, gather

Etymology

From Old French assembler, from Vulgar Latin assimulare, from Latin ad- ("to") + simul ("together").