Em 15 segundos
- To summon a group of people for a specific purpose.
- Implies leadership or a need for collective action.
- Common in professional, community, or emergency settings.
Significado
To ask a group of people to come to one place for a specific reason, like a meeting or a crisis.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6A manager starting a meeting
I've called you all together to discuss the new budget.
لقد جمعتكم جميعًا لمناقشة الميزانية الجديدة.
A family emergency
Dad called the family together to share some big news.
جمع الأب العائلة معًا لمشاركة بعض الأخبار الكبيرة.
Organizing a neighborhood watch
The neighbors were called together to talk about safety.
تم استدعاء الجيران معًا للحديث عن السلامة.
Contexto cultural
The 'All-Hands' meeting is a cultural staple where the CEO calls together the entire company. It is seen as a way to build transparency and unity. The monarch has the formal power to 'call together' (summon) Parliament. This is a highly ritualized event known as the State Opening of Parliament. Many cultures have a tradition of a 'Council of Elders' being called together to make major community decisions, emphasizing collective wisdom. In the global scientific community, calling together a 'Consensus Panel' is how major guidelines (like health or climate) are established.
The 'Authority' Rule
If you don't have the power to tell people what to do, use 'bring together' or 'suggest we meet' instead of 'call together'.
Avoid 'To'
Never say 'call together to the people'. It's always 'call the people together' or 'call together the people'.
Em 15 segundos
- To summon a group of people for a specific purpose.
- Implies leadership or a need for collective action.
- Common in professional, community, or emergency settings.
What It Means
Call together is about authority and purpose. It means you are the one organizing a gathering. You aren't just meeting friends for coffee. You are summoning people for a specific goal. Think of a captain calling his crew to the deck. It implies you have the power to gather everyone. It’s more active than just 'inviting' people.
How To Use It
You usually put the group of people in the middle. You can say call the team together or call together the committee. It works perfectly when you need to discuss something important. Use it when you are the leader or the host. It sounds professional but also very clear.
When To Use It
Use this in the office when a big project starts. Use it at home if there is a family emergency. It fits well in stories or news reports too. If you are texting, it sounds a bit serious. "I'm calling everyone together for a quick chat" means business. It’s great for rallies, meetings, or sudden announcements.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for a casual hang-out. If you are going to the movies, don't say you are calling together your friends. That sounds like you are their boss! Avoid it for 1-on-1 situations. You need a group for this phrase to make sense. Also, don't use it if people are already in the room.
Cultural Background
This phrase has a very 'community' feel to it. In Western history, leaders would call together the townspeople at the church or square. It suggests a moment of shared importance. It carries a bit of weight and tradition. Today, it’s the language of CEOs and community organizers. It shows you are taking charge of a situation.
Common Variations
You might hear summon for something very formal. Assemble is another common synonym used in military or tech contexts. In casual speech, people might just say get everyone together. But call together remains the gold standard for official leadership. It sounds decisive and organized.
Notas de uso
The phrase is neutral but leans towards professional or serious contexts. Be careful not to sound too bossy in purely social situations.
The 'Authority' Rule
If you don't have the power to tell people what to do, use 'bring together' or 'suggest we meet' instead of 'call together'.
Avoid 'To'
Never say 'call together to the people'. It's always 'call the people together' or 'call together the people'.
Urgency
When you hear 'I've called you all together,' expect important or potentially bad news. It's a classic 'serious talk' opener.
Separability
If the group is just one word (the team, the staff), put it in the middle: 'Call the staff together'.
Exemplos
6I've called you all together to discuss the new budget.
لقد جمعتكم جميعًا لمناقشة الميزانية الجديدة.
Shows the manager is the one in charge of the meeting.
Dad called the family together to share some big news.
جمع الأب العائلة معًا لمشاركة بعض الأخبار الكبيرة.
Used for serious family discussions.
The neighbors were called together to talk about safety.
تم استدعاء الجيران معًا للحديث عن السلامة.
Used in a community context.
I'm calling the squad together for the ultimate prank!
أنا أجمع الفريق من أجل المقلب النهائي!
A slightly dramatic, humorous way to use the phrase with friends.
The coach called the players together for a final pep talk.
جمع المدرب اللاعبين معًا لإلقاء خطاب تحفيزي أخير.
Common in sports for team huddles.
The students were called together in the auditorium.
تم جمع الطلاب في القاعة.
Passive use of the phrase in an educational setting.
Teste-se
Choose the most natural sentence for a business context.
The project manager needs to ______ to discuss the budget cuts.
'Call together' is the correct formal collocation for a business meeting about a serious topic.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrasal verb.
The principal called all the teachers ______ in the staff room.
The phrase is 'call together', meaning to assemble a group.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'call together'.
A: Why is everyone in the lobby? B: The building manager ______ (past tense) all the residents ______ to explain the water outage.
The action happened in the past, so we use 'called'. The object 'all the residents' goes between 'called' and 'together'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which situation best fits 'call together'?
'Call together' implies authority and a group assembly for a purpose.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Call Together vs. Get Together
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosThe project manager needs to ______ to discuss the budget cuts.
'Call together' is the correct formal collocation for a business meeting about a serious topic.
The principal called all the teachers ______ in the staff room.
The phrase is 'call together', meaning to assemble a group.
A: Why is everyone in the lobby? B: The building manager ______ (past tense) all the residents ______ to explain the water outage.
The action happened in the past, so we use 'called'. The object 'all the residents' goes between 'called' and 'together'.
Which situation best fits 'call together'?
'Call together' implies authority and a group assembly for a purpose.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, that would sound very strange and overly formal. Use 'meet up' or 'go out' instead.
They are similar, but 'summon' is even more formal and often implies a legal requirement. 'Call together' is common in business.
Yes, it is perfectly natural to say 'The farmer called the cows together for feeding.'
It is 'called together'. Only the verb 'call' changes for tense.
Yes, it's great for formal emails: 'I would like to call the committee together next Tuesday.'
The closest opposite would be 'dismiss' or 'disperse', meaning to tell the group to leave.
It's better to say 'call a meeting' or 'call the team together for a meeting'.
In the modern world, you can call together a group for a Zoom or Teams meeting too.
It is used equally in both and is understood globally.
Technically yes, but it usually implies a larger group. For two people, 'meet with' is more common.
Frases relacionadas
get together
similarTo meet socially.
bring together
similarTo cause people to join or agree.
call up
specialized formTo summon for military service.
round up
similarTo gather people or things that are scattered.
convene a meeting
synonymTo officially start a meeting.
