Get-together: meaning, definitions and examples

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get-together

 

[ ˌɡɛt.təˈɡɛð.ər ]

Context #1

social event

A get-together is a social gathering or meeting, usually involving a small group of people. It is an informal event where friends or family come together to spend time with each other.

Synonyms

gathering, meeting, party

Examples of usage

  • We're having a get-together at my place this Friday.
  • She organized a get-together to celebrate her birthday.
Context #2

organize a social event

To get-together means to organize a social event or gathering. It involves bringing people together for a specific purpose or celebration.

Synonyms

arrange, assemble, organize

Examples of usage

  • She gets together with her friends every month.
  • They decided to get-together for a barbecue in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "get-together" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encontro

🇮🇳 मिलन

🇩🇪 Treffen

🇮🇩 pertemuan

🇺🇦 зустріч

🇵🇱 spotkanie

🇯🇵 集まり (あつまり)

🇫🇷 réunion

🇪🇸 reunión

🇹🇷 toplantı

🇰🇷 모임

🇸🇦 لقاء

🇨🇿 setkání

🇸🇰 stretnutie

🇨🇳 聚会 (jùhuì)

🇸🇮 srečanje

🇮🇸 samkoma

🇰🇿 кездесу

🇬🇪 შეხვედრა

🇦🇿 görüş

🇲🇽 reunión

Word origin

The term 'get-together' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'get' and 'together' to emphasize the act of gathering or meeting. It has since become a common phrase used to describe informal social gatherings among friends or family members.