Band together
verb
To join together as a group to achieve a common goal or to deal with a common problem.
The local businesses had to band together to survive the economic downturn.
Often appears as...
- people band together
- communities band together
verb
In nature, to group together for protection or for strength in numbers.
When threatened, meerkats band together with other family groups to protect their territory.
Often appears as...
- animals band together
- creatures band together
Usage tips
Academic
verb
In politics, to bring together individuals or groups with a common interest or objective.
To resist the authoritarian regime, disparate factions had to band together and form a united front.
Often appears as...
- factions band together
- parties band together
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To join together as a group to achieve a common goal or to deal with a common problem.
The local businesses had to band together to survive the economic downturn.
Often appears as...
- people band together
- communities band together
verb
In nature, to group together for protection or for strength in numbers.
When threatened, meerkats band together with other family groups to protect their territory.
Often appears as...
- animals band together
- creatures band together
Usage tips
Academic
verb
In politics, to bring together individuals or groups with a common interest or objective.
To resist the authoritarian regime, disparate factions had to band together and form a united front.
Often appears as...
- factions band together
- parties band together
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unity Strength
Used when emphasizing the increased power achieved by joining others to pursue a goal.
Villagers band together to build a new playground.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Interests
Highlights joint efforts made by people who share similar interests or concerns.
Musicians band together to raise awareness for arts funding.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Times
Often invoked during hardships where collective action is required to overcome obstacles.
Residents band together after the flood to help each other recover.
Pro Tip 1/3Unity Strength
Used when emphasizing the increased power achieved by joining others to pursue a goal.
Villagers band together to build a new playground.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Interests
Highlights joint efforts made by people who share similar interests or concerns.
Musicians band together to raise awareness for arts funding.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Times
Often invoked during hardships where collective action is required to overcome obstacles.
Residents band together after the flood to help each other recover.
Pro Tip 1/3Unity Strength
Used when emphasizing the increased power achieved by joining others to pursue a goal.
Villagers band together to build a new playground.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Interests
Highlights joint efforts made by people who share similar interests or concerns.
Musicians band together to raise awareness for arts funding.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Times
Often invoked during hardships where collective action is required to overcome obstacles.
Residents band together after the flood to help each other recover.
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