Corralling: meaning, definitions and examples

Used primarily in the context of managing animals, particularly livestock, by driving them into a confined area.

• The ranchers spent the afternoon corralling the cattle before the storm hit

Frequently used in contexts involving collecting or assembling scattered items or individuals, often with a sense of urgency.

• The police are rounding up all the suspects
• The cowboys are rounding up the cattle for branding

Mostly related to moving and managing groups of animals, especially livestock, but can also be used metaphorically to describe directing groups of people.

• The shepherd was herding sheep up the hill
• Teachers often feel like they are herding cats when managing young students

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to bringing people or things together.

• We are gathering everyone for a team meeting at 3 PM
• The children were gathering flowers in the meadow