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.