Definitions

1. verb

to come together or collect in a group, especially for a common purpose

“The family will gather for the holiday dinner.”

2. verb

to collect or bring something together

“She gathered her belongings before leaving the hotel.”

3. verb

to gather information or data

“The detective gathered evidence from the crime scene.”

4. noun

a group of people or things that have come together

“The gathering of students was a lively discussion.”

5. noun

a collection of things, especially in a particular place

“The gathering of autumn leaves on the forest floor was a sight to see.”