1 C1 formal
To bring together and organize people, resources, or information in a careful, purposeful way.
"The campaign director worked late to marshal together all the volunteers and supplies before the election day push."
inseparable
marshal together
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To organize and bring together resources, people, or arguments in a controlled and purposeful way.
In plain English
Carefully collect and organize people, ideas, or things so you can use them effectively.
What does "marshal together" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 formal
To collect and organize arguments, facts, or ideas to present a coherent case.
"She took a moment to marshal together her thoughts before addressing the committee."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To marshal is to arrange in order (from the military sense); 'together' reinforces the act of bringing multiple elements into one organized whole.
Actually means
Carefully collect and organize people, ideas, or things so you can use them effectively.
Usage tip
Formal and often used in professional, military, or academic contexts. 'Marshal' alone carries the sense of organized arrangement; 'together' adds emphasis on the act of gathering. Often collocates with abstract nouns like 'resources', 'evidence', or 'arguments'.
Words that pair with "marshal together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
resources troops arguments evidence forces thoughts
How to conjugate "marshal together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
marshal together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
marshals together
he/she/it
Past simple
marshaled together
yesterday
Past participle
marshaled together
have + pp
-ing form
marshaling together
continuous
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