Assemble

Definition

Assemble refers to the act of gathering people or things together in one place or arranging parts to form a complete structure. It is commonly used to describe the gathering of a group or the construction of an object from separate components.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈsɛm.bəl/
• Respelling: uh-SEM-buhl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈsɛm.bəl/
• Respelling: uh-SEM-buhl

The pronunciation of "assemble" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "assemble" comes from the Middle English "assemblen," derived from the Old French "assembler," meaning "to bring together." It is based on the Latin "assim-," meaning "together," and "simulare," meaning "to make similar."

Derivatives

• Assembly (noun)
• Assembler (noun)
• Disassemble (verb)
• Reassemble (verb)
• Assemblage (noun)

Synonyms

• Gather
• Collect
• Construct

Antonyms

• Disperse
• Separate
• Disassemble

Usage

The word "assemble" is commonly used when referring to putting parts together or gathering people in a group. For example, "The students were asked to assemble in the auditorium," or "She assembled the furniture by following the instructions."

Related Terms

• Construction: The process of building something from parts.
• Meeting: A gathering of people for a specific purpose.
• Organization: The act of arranging or coordinating elements.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To bring people or things together: Used when referring to gathering individuals or objects into one location.
  • Example: "The manager assembled the team to discuss the new project."
• To fit or put together parts: Refers to combining separate components to make a whole object.
  • Example: "He assembled the bookshelf in under an hour."