pull together

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pull together

We need to pull together to finish the project on time.

Definition

Verb (phrasal verb): 1. To assemble or gather things or people: To bring separate items or individuals into one place or group. 2. To organize one's thoughts or emotions: To regain composure, focus, or mental order, especially after being scattered or distressed.

Usage and Examples
  • Literal meaning (assemble/gather):
    • We need to pull together all the necessary documents before the meeting.
    • The community pulled together to help the family after the fire.
  • Figurative meaning (organize thoughts/emotions):
    • After the shocking news, it took her a moment to pull herself together and speak.
    • You need to pull your thoughts together and write a clear report.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pull oneself together": A very common reflexive form meaning to regain control of one's emotions or behavior.
    • He was very upset, but he managed to pull himself together for the presentation.
  • "to pull a team together": To unite a group of people to work cooperatively.
    • The new manager's first task was to pull the team together and improve morale.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pull-together (noun, hyphenated): Sometimes used informally to describe a cooperative effort or teamwork.
    • It was a real pull-together to finish the project on time.
  • Assemble (verb): To fit together the parts of something.
  • Gather (verb): To come together; to collect.
Synonyms
  • Collect: To bring things together from different places.
  • Muster: To assemble people, especially for military service.
  • Rally: To bring people together for a common purpose.
  • Compose oneself: To become calm and controlled.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Pull apart: To separate or dismantle.
    • The critics pulled his argument apart.
  • Pull through: To survive a difficult situation or illness.
    • With support, she will pull through this crisis.
Related Idioms
  • Pull your weight: To do your fair share of the work in a group effort.
    • If everyone doesn't pull their weight, the project will fail.
  • Pull in the same direction: To work together toward a common goal.
    • For the company to succeed, all departments must pull in the same direction.
pull together

We need to pull together to finish the project on time.

Verb
  1. assemble or get together
    • gather some stones
    • pull your thoughts together

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