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to piece together
[phrase form: piece]
01
to create something by joining separate parts or elements
Transitive: to piece together sth
Examples
The curator worked to piece together the damaged artwork.
The carpenter skillfully pieced the furniture together with precision.
02
to attempt to understand a situation by putting different information together
Transitive: to piece together a situation
Examples
After talking to several witnesses, she managed to piece the story together and understand what had really happened.
By examining the fragments of ancient pottery, archaeologists hope to piece together the history of the lost civilization.
