Meaning of assembly in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈsɛmbli/

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1. Noun

   assembly

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French asemblee, feminine past participle of asembler (see assemble)

   Definitions

   1. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
2. 2. the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)

   Antonyms

   • dismantling
   • dismantlement
   • disassembly
3. 3. a public facility to meet for open discussion
4. 4. a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose
5. 5. the social act of assembling

   Examples

   • « they demanded the right of assembly »

   Antonyms

   • dismantling
   • dismantlement
   • disassembly