get together
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle together
Meanings
Meet socially
Why “together”? People enter the same place or situation as a group.
“We should get together for coffee.”
“The old classmates got together for dinner.”
“Maya and Leo got together at Maya's flat before going out to the club.”
Collect or organize things
Why “together”? Separate pieces join to form one organised whole.
“I need to get my thoughts together.”
“Nina got the receipts together before tax time.”
“She got the documents together for the meeting.”
Regain control of yourself
Why “together”? Scattered feelings are pulled together into one steady self.
“Take a breath and get yourself together.”
“Maya got herself together after the shock.”
Don't confuse with
Get together means meet socially. Get across means successfully communicate an idea.
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“We should get together for coffee.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
get across
A contrast learners often mix up
Successfully communicate an idea; Reach the other side of a place or barrier
bring together
Same together pattern: gathering
Cause people to meet or form a group
come together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine or be assembled to form something whole; Unite to help or achieve a shared goal
hold together
Same together pattern: calm again
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty; Stay joined, or keep separate parts joined
keep together
Same together pattern: calm again
Continue to control your feelings
piece together
Same together pattern: joining
Understand a story or situation by combining small clues
pull together
Same together pattern: calm again
Work together as a group to achieve something; Calm down and regain self-control
put together
Same together pattern: joining
Assemble or organize; Combine things to form a whole
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