as·sem·bly 
/əˈsɛmbli/ noun
plural as·sem·blies /əˈsɛmbli/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of connecting together the parts of something (such as a machine) : the act of assembling something
▪ The parts are made in this factory and then shipped to another country for assembly. ▪ No assembly required. [=this product is already put together] 2 [count] : a group of people who make and change laws for a government or organization
▪ the organization's general assembly ▪ elected legislative assemblies ▪ the New York State Assembly ▪ the French National Assembly 3 [count] a : a group of people who have gathered together
▪ an assembly of armed men
b : a meeting of all the teachers and students of a school
▪ School assemblies were usually held in the cafeteria. 4 [noncount] : the act of gathering together to talk about issues
▪ Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are protected by the U.S. Constitution.
▪ The parts are made in this factory and then shipped to another country for assembly. ▪ No assembly required. [=this product is already put together]
▪ the organization's general assembly ▪ elected legislative assemblies ▪ the New York State Assembly ▪ the French National Assembly
▪ an assembly of armed men
b : a meeting of all the teachers and students of a school
▪ School assemblies were usually held in the cafeteria.
▪ Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are protected by the U.S. Constitution.
