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to gather up
[phrase form: gather]
01
to collect various things or people that are spread out for a specific purpose
Transitive: to gather up sb/sth
02
to bunch fabric in a particular place
Transitive: to gather up fabric
gather up
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Example
She quickly gathered up her belongings and rushed out of the house.
The children were asked to gather up their toys before dinner.
It's time to gather up the team for a brainstorming session.
The tailor carefully gathered up the excess material at the back of the dress to ensure a perfect fit.
She used a ribbon to gather up the fabric and create an elegant bow on her dress
