get-together
Use Get-together in a sentence
təˌgɛð noun
1.
an informal and usually small social gathering.
2.
a meeting or conference.
Origin:
1910–15; noun use of verb phrase get together
1910–15; noun use of verb phrase get together
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| get-together | |
| —n | |
| 1. | informal a small informal meeting or social gathering |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (tr) to gather or collect |
| 3. | (intr) (of people) to meet socially |
| 4. | (intr) to discuss, esp in order to reach an agreement |
| 5. | informal get it together |
| a. to achieve one's full potential, either generally as a person or in a particular field of activity | |
| b. to achieve a harmonious frame of mind | |
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Get-together
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Example sentences
The get-together, which might take place in a coffeehouse or a corporate conference room, is seldom required.
But they can be largely captured with a combination of electronic communication and the occasional get-together.
It's a natural fit for practically any get-together-from a simple family birthday celebration to an elaborate dinner party.
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