What does the phrasal verb “club together” mean?

What are the definitions of “club together”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Contribute money or resources together as a group.

  And staff are clubbing together to give teenage carers two 5 presents each.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “club together”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb club together is when a group of people contribute money or resources for a shared purpose. It often refers to pooling money for a gift, a party, or a charity event.

What are the different verb forms of “club together”?

Root Verb	club together
Third Person Singular Present	clubs together
Present Participle	clubbing together
Simple Past	clubbed together
Past Participle	clubbed together

Example

We decided to club together to buy a gift for our teacher.

Example

The team clubs together every year to donate to a local charity.

Example

The neighbors are clubbing together to organize a block party.

Example

Last year, we clubbed together to help a friend in need.

Example

The community has clubbed together to support the local school.

What kind of phrasal verb is “club together”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“club together” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

The family clubbed together to buy a new car.

Example

Our friends clubbed together to throw us a surprise party.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“club together” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

The family clubbed together to buy a new car.

Example

Our friends clubbed together to throw us a surprise party.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “club together”?

Club together for a cause

To pool resources or money for a charitable purpose or to support a specific cause.

Example

The employees clubbed together to raise money for a local food bank.

Club together for a gift

To contribute money as a group to buy a present for someone.

Example

We clubbed together to buy our boss a gift for her birthday.

Club together for an event

To pool resources or money to organize a social event or gathering.

Example

The neighbors clubbed together to host a holiday party for the entire street.

Good things to know

Does “club together” have an informal or formal tone?

Club together is a neutral to informal phrasal verb. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be used in both casual and more formal settings, depending on the context. For example, it can be used in a professional setting when discussing a group effort to support a colleague or a charitable cause.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “club together”?

Synonyms

• collaborate
• cooperate
• pool resources
• join forces
• combine efforts
• contribute jointly

Antonyms

• divide
• separate
• split
• disperse
• distribute
• individualize