gathering

US /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

UK /ˈgæðərɪŋ/

A2

verb

  • To bring objects together into one place
  • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
  • To increase or accumulate
  • To bring people, animals together into a group
  • To activate strength, courage to prepare for task
  • To understand or believe some information

noun

  • Bringing things or people together
  • A meeting of people who come together

Examples

(humorous) All the children and grandchildren are going to my parents' at Christmas for the annual gathering of the clan.

We're having a small family gathering to mark our wedding anniversary.