gathering

Related to gathering: Food gathering

gather (a)round (someone or something)

1. To convene or assemble around a particular person or thing. All of the kids eagerly gathered around Santa Claus. Come on, fellas, gather round the campfire!

2. To cause people to convene or assemble around oneself or a particular person or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "gather" and "(a)round." Santa Claus gathered all of the children around himself to hand out gifts. Please gather everyone around the campfire.

gather a case

To compile evidence that supports an argument or charges against someone or something. The job of the prosecutor is to gather a case to prove that the defendant is guilty. We're trying to gather a case because many employees have been wrongly terminated by the company.

gather dust

To be unused or forgotten, especially for a long period of time. My writing skills have been gathering dust ever since I got this job in the IT department. My grandfather still insists on writing letters by hand, while the laptop I got him gathers dust in the corner of the kitchen.

See also: dust, gather

gather in

To bring someone or something in to some place or thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "gather" and "in." Gather in the kids and I'll get the cake. The CEO's receptionist gathered us in for the meeting.

gather together

1. To group together in one place or thing. Gather together in the conference room—Dave will be here in a minute.

2. To group someone or something in one place or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "group" and "together." Gather the kids together in the playroom, and I'll bring in the cake. I gathered my books together and left the library.

gather up

1. To collect or assemble certain things. A noun or pronoun can be used between "gather" and "up." Gather up your toys now—it's time for us to leave. I gathered the plates up and brought them into the kitchen.

2. To bunch in a particular place, often as of fabric. If you ironed that shirt, the fabric wouldn't gather up like that.

gathering clouds

A sign of impending trouble or danger. (The "clouds" refer to storm clouds.) There have been gathering clouds in the city for months—I'm nervous that a riot will erupt soon.

gathering string

Collecting and assembling details for a story. I have a broad idea of what I want my article to be about, but I'm still in the process of gathering string.

go gathering orange blossoms

To look for a wife. The phrase refers to the frequent use of orange blossoms as wedding decorations symbolizing the bride's innocence. I'm quite certain that Sir Andrew went to town to go gathering orange blossoms, so we'd best get ready for a wedding!

See also: blossom, gathering, go, orange

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

gather a case

(against someone) Go to build a case (against someone).

gather dust

Fig. [for something] to sit unused for a long time. Most of my talent is just gathering dust because I don't really have an opportunity to perform.

See also: dust, gather

gather someone or something together

to assemble people or things together in one place. Gather every one together in the drawing room for a meeting. Please gather together all the suspects so that they can be questioned again. Would you gather all your papers together and put them away?

gather something up

to collect something; to pick something up. Let's gather our things up and go. Please gather up your things.

gather together

to assemble together. We will gather together on the main deck for a meeting. Let's all gather together this evening and sing.

gather dust

COMMON If something gathers dust, it is not used or dealt with for a very long time. The report has been gathering dust on a shelf. She swam in the pool every morning and used the treadmill that had been gathering dust.

See also: dust, gather

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

gather (or collect) dust

remain unused.

See also: dust, gather

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

gather ˈdust

(of plans, recommendations, etc.) be forgotten or ignored: As usual the report was left to gather dust and not dealt with by the authorities for years.

See also: dust, gather

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

gather up

1. To bring together or collect something that is distributed or scattered: I gathered up my dress and stepped over the puddle. I gathered the papers up and put them in my briefcase.

2. To come together or be more concentrated in one place: The cloth gathers up at the hem of this dress.

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释义	gathering Related to gathering: Food gathering gather (a)round (someone or something) 1. To convene or assemble around a particular person or thing. All of the kids eagerly gathered around Santa Claus. Come on, fellas, gather round the campfire! 2. To cause people to convene or assemble around oneself or a particular person or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "gather" and "(a)round." Santa Claus gathered all of the children around himself to hand out gifts. Please gather everyone around the campfire. See also: gather gather a case To compile evidence that supports an argument or charges against someone or something. The job of the prosecutor is to gather a case to prove that the defendant is guilty. We're trying to gather a case because many employees have been wrongly terminated by the company. See also: case, gather gather dust To be unused or forgotten, especially for a long period of time. My writing skills have been gathering dust ever since I got this job in the IT department. My grandfather still insists on writing letters by hand, while the laptop I got him gathers dust in the corner of the kitchen. See also: dust, gather gather in To bring someone or something in to some place or thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "gather" and "in." Gather in the kids and I'll get the cake. The CEO's receptionist gathered us in for the meeting. See also: gather gather together 1. To group together in one place or thing. Gather together in the conference room—Dave will be here in a minute. 2. To group someone or something in one place or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "group" and "together." Gather the kids together in the playroom, and I'll bring in the cake. I gathered my books together and left the library. See also: gather, together gather up 1. To collect or assemble certain things. A noun or pronoun can be used between "gather" and "up." Gather up your toys now—it's time for us to leave. I gathered the plates up and brought them into the kitchen. 2. To bunch in a particular place, often as of fabric. If you ironed that shirt, the fabric wouldn't gather up like that. See also: gather, up gathering clouds A sign of impending trouble or danger. (The "clouds" refer to storm clouds.) There have been gathering clouds in the city for months—I'm nervous that a riot will erupt soon. See also: cloud, gathering gathering string Collecting and assembling details for a story. I have a broad idea of what I want my article to be about, but I'm still in the process of gathering string. See also: gathering, string go gathering orange blossoms To look for a wife. The phrase refers to the frequent use of orange blossoms as wedding decorations symbolizing the bride's innocence. I'm quite certain that Sir Andrew went to town to go gathering orange blossoms, so we'd best get ready for a wedding! See also: blossom, gathering, go, orange Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. gather a case (against someone) Go to build a case (against someone). See also: case, gather gather dust Fig. [for something] to sit unused for a long time. Most of my talent is just gathering dust because I don't really have an opportunity to perform. See also: dust, gather gather someone or something together to assemble people or things together in one place. Gather every one together in the drawing room for a meeting. Please gather together all the suspects so that they can be questioned again. Would you gather all your papers together and put them away? See also: gather, together gather something up to collect something; to pick something up. Let's gather our things up and go. Please gather up your things. See also: gather, up gather together to assemble together. We will gather together on the main deck for a meeting. Let's all gather together this evening and sing. See also: gather, together McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. gather dust COMMON If something gathers dust, it is not used or dealt with for a very long time. The report has been gathering dust on a shelf. She swam in the pool every morning and used the treadmill that had been gathering dust. See also: dust, gather Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. gather (or collect) dust remain unused. See also: dust, gather Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary gather ˈdust (of plans, recommendations, etc.) be forgotten or ignored: As usual the report was left to gather dust and not dealt with by the authorities for years. See also: dust, gather Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary gather up v. 1. To bring together or collect something that is distributed or scattered: I gathered up my dress and stepped over the puddle. I gathered the papers up and put them in my briefcase. 2. To come together or be more concentrated in one place: The cloth gathers up at the hem of this dress. See also: gather, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: gather (a)round (someone or something) gather around get (someone) around the table get around the table build around build around (someone or something) crowd around crowd around (someone or something) collect around collect around (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Adhoc said some local officials still require people to request permission before holding gatherings, despite this being contrary to a directive issued by Minister of Interior Sar Kheng. Adhoc: Local authorities restricting right to gather 'Special arrangements were ensured around the public gathering venue so that the traffic flow remains smooth during the event,' he said adding that separate entry points were established for men and women at the venue. Opposition to stage show against 'poll rigging' Long fabric strips are converted into ruffles by sewing a gathering or long basting stitch along one fabric long edge, and then pulling the long thread tail to create fullness. gathering: Learn the basic technique behind gathering and how to use it to create ruffles. Add dimension to your projects with these easy techniques On the same day, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is slated to attend another gathering organised by the Human Rights Commission in conjunction with International Human Rights Day that falls on December 10. Cops to start anti-ICERD rally watch midnight Friday The Ohio Gathering Assets consist of two dry natural gas gathering systems, known as Olympus and Strike Force. EQT Midstream Partners to Buy EQT Assets, Merge with Rice Midstream She is a college student, who travelled to Peshawar to take part in preparations for the April 8 gathering of PTM. Young activists work excitedly to make PTM rally a success KARACHI -- The PIB group and Bahadurabad group of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan failed to gather large crowds for their separate gatherings on the 34th foundation day of the party despite using heavy resources. Divided MQM marks low attendance on 'Youm-e-Tasees' Ace Gathering provides gathering and reclamation services through two separate wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ace Gathering, Inc. Ace Gathering Finalises Acquisition of Recoil Energy Systems 'We learnt that some cult members were gathering at Wadatta and we have drafted security men to the area.' Crisis erupts in Makurdi, police, youths engage in shoot out Duterte, currently the acting mayor after her sister Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, took an official leave of absence, told reporters on Thursday, that he has ordered the police and military to beef up security and intensify intelligence gathering to avert possible attacks from the international terror group. Davao City facing threats from ISIS-Vice Mayor Duterte The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the federal agency charged with administering the nation's pipeline safety program, published a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for gas transmission and gathering pipelines. Federal regulator eyes new rules for gas gathering lines Project name: KOC (Kuwait Oil Copany) Budget: $2.5 billion Facility type: Gas Gathering Centre Sector: Gas Status: Engineering & Procurement Location: Northern Kuwait PMC: AMEC Feed: AMEC Main Contractor: Larsen & Toubro, Dodsal, PetrofacProject background KOC is on track to create Gathering Centres 29, 30 and 31. KOC -- Gathering Centres 29, 30 and 31 by CiZabihullah Ihsas on 25 May, 2014 - 18:02 MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Civil society activists on Sunday held a gathering in the capital of northern Balkh and highlighted the importance of the runoff presidential elections due on June 14. Balkh gathering highlights runoff importance Baghdad (NINA) - 17 Persons killed and wounded in the car bomb explosion near mourners' gathering in Raghiba Khatoon, Adhamiya district, in northern Baghdad. BREAKING NEWS 17 Killed, wounded in Raghiba Khatoon car bomb explosion Popular annual cultural events including the Galway Arts Festival, the Cork Jazz Festival and the Dingle Tradfest are all incorporating the sprit of 'gathering.' Other gatherings include busking gatherings and blacksmith gatherings, scientist gatherings and a spiritual gathering in Donegal in August. -Ireland exploits all angles to boost tourism
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