To come together as a group in order to achieve a common goal or oppose something.
When a group of people join together to work as a team, especially when facing a problem.
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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)
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."
To form a band (group) together — somewhat transparent.
When a group of people join together to work as a team, especially when facing a problem.
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.
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