To unite, meet, or begin to work as a whole.
When people or things join up and work as one, or when a plan finally starts to look good.
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
Of people: to gather or unite, especially for a common purpose.
"People from all over the city came together to help the flood victims."
We have a chance to come together and remake this country block by block, precinct by precinct, county by county, state by state.
— Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Campaign Speech
Of a plan, project, or piece of work: to develop and start to look successful or coherent.
"After weeks of chaos, the production finally started to come together in the last few rehearsals."
Of separate elements or ideas: to combine into a unified whole.
"The flavours come together beautifully once the dish has rested for a few minutes."
To move toward each other and meet in one place.
When people or things join up and work as one, or when a plan finally starts to look good.
Frequently used in inspirational or political contexts to urge unity. Also commonly used when describing a project or creative work that is finally taking shape. Made famous as a Beatles song title.
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