assemble
verb C1
Plain meaning
to bring people or parts together
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means to bring people or parts together, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe team tried to assemble the problem before it became serious.
examThe report argues that institutions should assemble ineffective practices through evidence-based reform.
Common collocations
assemble a proposalassemble the issueassemble in practice
Watch out
Do not use “assemble” with every object. Check the object that follows it and avoid using it when a simpler verb is more natural.
Word family
assembleing (verb form)assembleed (past/participle, where regular)