Gelling Meaning in English
word · lemma: gel
Definition
'Gelling' describes the process of turning into gel, or, more commonly, people or things starting to work well together or fit well as a group.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for substances thickening into gel, but mostly applied in informal contexts to groups, teams, or ideas starting to work well together. Common phrases: 'the team is gelling', 'our plans are gelling'. Synonymous with 'clicking' (for people/groups). Rare in formal writing.
Example Sentences
The dessert is gelling in the fridge.
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Our ideas are finally gelling for the project.
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The team is really gelling this season.
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It took a few meetings, but now the group is really gelling.
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At first, their personalities clashed, but by week two, everyone was gelling.
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You can tell when a band is gelling—their music just flows.
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