Huddle together Meaning in English
expression
ˈhədəɫ/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
HUH-dul tuh-GEH-dhur
hˈʌdəl/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
HUD-uhl tugh-EH-thuh
Definition
To move close to other people or animals in a tight group, usually for warmth, comfort, or safety.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Commonly used for people in cold weather, sports teams planning quietly, or animals staying close. Can show physical closeness and a sense of safety. Not used for organized lines or formations.
Spanish: acurrucarse juntos - apiñarsePortuguese (BR): agrupar-se juntos - aconchegar-se juntosPortuguese (PT): juntar-se - aconchegar-se juntosChinese (Simplified): 挤在一起 - 聚在一起Chinese (Traditional): 擠在一起 - 聚集在一起Hindi: एक साथ सिमटना - पास-पास बैठनाArabic: يتجمعون معًا - يلتفون معًاBengali: একসাথে গুটিশুটি মেরে থাকা - দলবেঁধে জড়ো হওয়াRussian: сбиваться в кучку - прижиматься друг к другуJapanese: 身を寄せ合うVietnamese: tụm lại với nhau - ôm sát nhauKorean: 옹기종기 모이다 - 서로 꼭 붙다Turkish: bir araya sıkıca toplanmakUrdu: ایک ساتھ سمٹنا - قریب آ کر بیٹھناIndonesian: tụm lại với nhau - xúm lại
Example Sentences
The children huddle together to stay warm in the snow.
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We huddled together during the storm.
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The kittens huddle together to sleep.
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Everyone huddled together when the power went out.
natural
"Let’s huddle together and figure out what to do next," she whispered.
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Fans huddled together in the stands to escape the cold wind.
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