Performing an Action (Together): English Vocabulary List

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

"Let us bring them together."

"The mediator worked hard to bring together the two families, helping them resolve their long-standing disagreement peacefully."

(of a group of people) to contribute toward a shared expense

"We clubbed together to buy a gift."

"The coworkers decided to club together to buy a nice leaving gift for their retiring colleague."

to assemble or create something with whatever materials or resources are readily available, often in a hasty manner

"They cobbled together a solution quickly."

"The mechanics managed to cobble together a temporary repair using spare parts that would allow the car to be driven to the garage."

(of people) to form a united group

"We all come together now."

"The community decided to come together and organize a charity event to help families in need."

(of people) to stay united and cooperate to support each other, particularly in difficult or challenging circumstances

"The team must hang together."

"If we do not hang together as a team we will surely fail to achieve our common goal."

to make something quickly and carelessly

"Knock together a quick shelf."

"The carpenter was able to knock together a simple wooden shelf in less than an hour."

to create something by joining separate parts or elements

"Piece together the broken vase fragments."

"The detective pieced together the clues to solve the mystery that had baffled the police for months."

to assemble something from separate parts or elements

"She puts together a puzzle quickly."

"It took me two hours to put together the new bookshelf because the instructions were very confusing."

to engage in sexual intercourse

"They slept together last night."

"The young couple decided to sleep together for the first time after dating for several months."

to remain united or connected as a group, especially in difficult situations

"We must stick together now."

"The family decided to stick together and support each other through the difficult times ahead."

to assemble things hastily or without much care, resulting in a random arrangement

"Throw together a salad quickly."

"She was able to throw together a delicious meal from the few ingredients that were left in the refrigerator."

to meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize

"Let's get together this weekend."

"The whole family plans to get together for a reunion next summer after being apart for many years."

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together

"These colors do not go together."

"These two colors do not go together well because the red is too bright and the orange is too dark."

to work with other people toward a common goal

"Let's pull together."

"The team decided to pull together, combining their efforts to achieve the ambitious project deadline."