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band together

B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

When a group of people join together to work as a team, especially when facing a problem.

Literal meaning: To form a band (group) together — somewhat transparent.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To unite with others to achieve a shared goal or resist a common threat.

"The local residents banded together to save the community centre from being demolished."

"We must band together and defeat the enemies of progress."

— Franklin D. Roosevelt, fireside chat, 1930s (general paraphrase of recurring theme)
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral

To organise collectively as a group to take action, especially in labour or political contexts.

"The workers banded together to demand better pay and safer conditions."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Always intransitive and inseparable. Implies solidarity and a sense of collective purpose. Can be used in political, community, sports, or social contexts. Often carries a positive or inspirational tone.

Commonly used with

community workers protesters neighbours allies survivors

Forms

Base
band together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bands together
he/she/it
Past simple
banded together
yesterday
Past participle
banded together
have + pp
-ing form
banding together
continuous

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Synonyms

unite join forces come together team up rally together combine

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