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Assembly

UK /["/əˈsembli/"]/US /["/əˈsembli/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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'.

Collocations

  • 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

  • gathering
  • meeting
  • convention
  • conference

Antonyms

  • disassembly
  • dissolution

Common mistakes

  • 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.