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Assembly

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈsembli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈsembli/"]/

Meaning of Assembly

a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country

In simple words: A group of people who come together for a specific purpose.

Assembly in a sentence

• The assembly of the new playground equipment was completed in just three days.
• During the assembly, the mayor addressed the concerns of the community.
• The annual legislative assembly gathers representatives from all over the country.
• He enjoyed the assembly of various components to create intricate models.
• In the assembly line, workers must ensure that each product meets quality standards.
• The assembly of the committee will discuss future initiatives next week.
• A physics assembly demonstrated the principles of mechanics to the students.

How to use Assembly

Commonly used in educational or political contexts. It's appropriate for formal settings but can also be used casually when referring to gatherings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of many people coming together, like pieces of a puzzle coming into an 'assembly'.

Related words

Collocations with Assembly

• elected
• representative
• constitutional
• create
• form
• set up
• meet
• vote
• member
• seat
• building
• in an/​the assembly
• a meeting of the assembly
• a session of the assembly
• public
• peaceful
• unlawful
• hold
• call
• point
• freedom of assembly
• the right of assembly
• school
• morning
• have
• hold
• attend
• hall
• at assembly
• during assembly
• in assembly
• easy
• final
• require
• line
• area
• plant

Synonyms for Assembly

• gathering
• meeting
• convention
• conference

Opposites of Assembly

• disassembly
• dissolution

Common mistakes with Assembly

• Using 'assemble' instead of 'assembly' as a noun.
• Confusing 'assembly' with 'assembly line' in manufacturing contexts.
• Mispronouncing the word - emphasis should be on the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Assembly

What does Assembly mean?

A group of people who come together for a specific purpose.

What is the definition of Assembly?

a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country

How do you use Assembly in a sentence?

The assembly of the new playground equipment was completed in just three days.

Can you give another example of Assembly?

During the assembly, the mayor addressed the concerns of the community.

What are synonyms for Assembly?

Common alternatives include gathering, meeting, convention, conference.

What is the opposite of Assembly?

Opposite meanings include disassembly, dissolution.

What words go with Assembly?

It commonly pairs with elected, representative, constitutional, create, form, set up, meet, vote, member, seat, building, in an/​the assembly, a meeting of the assembly, a session of the assembly, public, peaceful, unlawful, hold, call, point, freedom of assembly, the right of assembly, school, morning, have, hold, attend, hall, at assembly, during assembly, in assembly, easy, final, require, line, area, plant.

What are common mistakes when using Assembly?

Using 'assemble' instead of 'assembly' as a noun. Confusing 'assembly' with 'assembly line' in manufacturing contexts. Mispronouncing the word - emphasis should be on the second syllable.

How do you pronounce Assembly?

US: /["/əˈsembli/"]/, UK: /["/əˈsembli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Assembly?

Commonly used in educational or political contexts. It's appropriate for formal settings but can also be used casually when referring to gatherings.

What CEFR level is Assembly?

"Assembly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.