Gather around Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡæðɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
GA-thur uh-ROWND
ɡˈæðɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
ga-THUH uh-ROWND
Definition
To come together and form a group around a person or thing, often to see, hear, or share something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used when calling people's attention, especially in families, schools, or social settings. Commonly said as an invitation or instruction: 'Everyone, gather around!' Not used for very formal situations.
Spanish: reunirse alrededor - juntarse alrededorPortuguese (BR): juntar-se em volta - reunir-se ao redorPortuguese (PT): juntar-se à volta - reunir-se à voltaChinese (Simplified): 围过来 - 围在一起Chinese (Traditional): 圍過來 - 圍在一起Hindi: आसपास जमा होनाArabic: تجمّعوا حولBengali: একত্রিত হওয়া - জড়ো হওয়াRussian: собраться вокругJapanese: 集まる - 集まって囲むVietnamese: tập trung quanh - tụ lại quanhKorean: 둘러모이다Turkish: etrafında toplanmakUrdu: جمع ہونا - ارد گرد اکٹھا ہوناIndonesian: tụ tập quanh - quây quần quanh
Example Sentences
Children, gather around and listen to the story.
basic
Let's gather around the table for dinner.
basic
Please gather around so everyone can see.
basic
Everyone, gather around! I've got some exciting news to share.
natural
As soon as the magician started performing, the kids gathered around.
natural
If you gather around close enough, you can see all the details.
natural