brɪŋ təˈɡeðər
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- bring
- Particle:
- together
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "bring together" mean?
- To unite people or groups
- To gather or assemble things or people in one place
- To cause people to meet or work with each other
Examples
- The crisis brought the community together.
- This conference brings together experts from around the world.
- Music has the power to bring people together.
- The project brought together artists and scientists.
- Their shared love of cooking brought them together.
How to use it
Often used to describe positive outcomes where differences are overcome. Common in discussions about community, teamwork, and relationships.
Word order
Can be separated: 'bring people together' or 'bring together people'. Usually not separated with pronouns.
Similar expressions
unite
gather
assemble
connect
join
Opposites
separate
divide
scatter
Related phrasal verbs
- bring up
To mention or introduce a topic in conversation
- bring back
To return something to its original place or owner
- bring in
To introduce or implement something new
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
- bring down
To cause something to fall or collapse
- bring about
To cause something to happen
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