assemblies

[uh-sem-bleez]

assemblies Definition

• 1. a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose
• 2. the action of gathering together as a group for a common purpose

Using assemblies: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assemblies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The school assemblies were held every Friday.

• Example

  The company held an assembly to discuss the new policies.

• Example

  The political rally was a large assembly of supporters.

assemblies Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assemblies

• gathering
• meeting
• convocation
• rally
• congregation

Phrases with assemblies

• assembly line

  a manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product

  Example

  The factory uses an assembly line to produce cars.

• assembly language

  a low-level programming language that is specific to a particular computer architecture

  Example

  The programmer wrote the code in assembly language.

• assembly plant

  a factory where products are assembled from parts made elsewhere

  Example

  The company opened a new assembly plant in Mexico.

Origins of assemblies

from Old French 'assemblee', from assembler, meaning 'to gather'

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Summary: assemblies in Brief

'Assemblies' [uh-sem-bleez] refer to a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the action of gathering together. It can be used in contexts such as school assemblies, political rallies, and company meetings. Phrases like 'assembly line' and 'assembly plant' use 'assembly' to denote a manufacturing process or factory. Formal synonyms include 'gathering' and 'meeting,' while informal synonyms include 'get-together' and 'meet-up.'