Gang up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡæŋ/ /ˈəp
GANG-up
ɡˈæŋ/ /ˈʌp
gang-UP
Definition
To join together with others to oppose, criticize, or attack someone, usually in an unfair way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to describe children or groups acting unfairly. Common structures: 'gang up on someone.' Implies being outnumbered or unfairly treated. Not used for positive collaboration.
Spanish: unirse contra - hacer grupo contraPortuguese (BR): se juntar contra - fazer frente a alguémPortuguese (PT): juntar-se contra - fazer frente a alguémChinese (Simplified): 联合对付 - 联手对付Chinese (Traditional): 聯合對付 - 聯手對付Hindi: मिलकर विरोध करना - समूह बनाना (किसी के खिलाफ)Arabic: يتحالف ضد - يتكاتف ضدBengali: একজোট হওয়া - দলবদ্ধভাবে আক্রমণ করাRussian: сговориться - объединиться против (кого-то)Japanese: 結託する - 集団で攻撃するVietnamese: hùa nhau - liên kết lại chống lại (ai đó)Korean: 무리를 지어 공격하다 - 한편이 되다Turkish: birleşip saldırmak - birlik olup karşı gelmekUrdu: مل کر حملہ کرنا - گروہ بنا کر مخالفت کرناIndonesian: bersekongkol - ramai-ramai melawan
Example Sentences
The children gang up on their classmate at recess.
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Don’t gang up on your little brother.
basic
Three people tried to gang up on me in the debate.
basic
Whenever there’s trouble, my sisters always gang up on me.
natural
Don’t you guys dare gang up—I know what you’re planning!
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It felt like the entire office had ganged up on him during the meeting.
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