assembling

word · lemma: assemble

Definition

Putting parts or people together to make something complete or organized. It is often used for building things from separate pieces or gathering people for a purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal or neutral; common with objects ('assembling furniture') or people ('assembling a team'). Not interchangeable with 'build'—'assemble' usually refers to putting together parts that already exist. Often appears in instructions or technical contexts.

Example Sentences

She is assembling a puzzle piece by piece.

basic

He's assembling a team for the new project.

natural

We are assembling the new table in the living room.

basic

The workers are assembling cars at the factory.

basic

I spent all afternoon assembling the bookshelf from scratch.

natural

After assembling all the ingredients, she started cooking.

natural