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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
Examples
She gathered them up and put them in the box.
The children were asked to gather up their toys before dinner.
02
to bunch fabric in a particular place
Transitive: to gather up fabric
Examples
She gathered up the hem of her petticoat to give it a more stylish and vintage look.
She gathered up the loose threads of the scarf to create a neat and stylish fringe.
