Gather in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To come together as a group, or to collect things such as crops. Used for people assembling or bringing in the harvest.
Usage & Nuances
"Gather in" is slightly formal or literary for assembling people, and common in rural or farming contexts (“gather in the harvest”). Not as informal as "get together". Used in both literal (collecting things) and figurative (bringing people) ways. Only use "gather in" (not just "gather") when showing something is brought or moved inside or into a group.
Example Sentences
The workers gathered in the field early in the morning.
basic
The family gathered in the living room to watch TV.
basic
We need to gather in the crops before it rains.
basic
Let's gather in the kitchen and talk while we cook.
natural
After the long walk, they all gathered in around the warm fire.
natural
Villagers worked together to gather in the last of the wheat before sunset.
natural