Knock together
phrasal verb
To put something together quickly.
He knocked together a quick lunch.
Often appears as...
- knock together a meal
- knock together a plan
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To collide or strike together with a sharp noise.
The glasses knocked together when she set the table.
Often appears as...
- glasses knock together
- shoes knock together
phrasal verb
To put something together quickly.
He knocked together a quick lunch.
Often appears as...
- knock together a meal
- knock together a plan
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To collide or strike together with a sharp noise.
The glasses knocked together when she set the table.
Often appears as...
- glasses knock together
- shoes knock together
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Emphasized
Use 'knock together' when something is made quickly, without much preparation or detail.
She knocked together an outline for the essay in ten minutes.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Situations
'Knock together' is casual language, suitable for everyday conversation but not for formal writing.
I'll knock together a playlist for the road trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
Indicates a solution or creation may be makeshift or temporary, not permanent.
He knocked together a shelter to stay dry during the rain.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Emphasized
Use 'knock together' when something is made quickly, without much preparation or detail.
She knocked together an outline for the essay in ten minutes.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Situations
'Knock together' is casual language, suitable for everyday conversation but not for formal writing.
I'll knock together a playlist for the road trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
Indicates a solution or creation may be makeshift or temporary, not permanent.
He knocked together a shelter to stay dry during the rain.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Emphasized
Use 'knock together' when something is made quickly, without much preparation or detail.
She knocked together an outline for the essay in ten minutes.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Situations
'Knock together' is casual language, suitable for everyday conversation but not for formal writing.
I'll knock together a playlist for the road trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
Indicates a solution or creation may be makeshift or temporary, not permanent.
He knocked together a shelter to stay dry during the rain.
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