put together
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle together
Meanings
Assemble or organize
Why “together”? Separate pieces come together to form one organised whole.
“She put together an impressive presentation.”
“Omar put together a training plan for the team.”
“I put together a quick playlist for the party.”
Combine things to form a whole
“Put the pieces together carefully.”
“Maya put the shelf together by herself.”
“The mechanic put the engine back together by evening.”
Don't confuse with
Put together means assemble or organize. Put aside means save for a specific purpose.
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put aside
A contrast learners often mix up
Save for a specific purpose; Ignore or set a feeling aside
come together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine or be assembled to form something whole
get together
Same together pattern: joining
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
string together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine words or actions to form something meaningful
throw together
Same together pattern: joining
Make something quickly with whatever is available
tie together
Same together pattern: joining
Connect related ideas or pieces of information
put across
Same base verb: put
Communicate clearly
put away
Same base verb: put
Return something to its proper place; Save money for later; Send someone to prison or a mental hospital; Save money for the future
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