gathering
nounADJ.
big, large | small | informal, private, public | illegal | family, political, religious, social
VERB + GATHERING
attend, go to
Women are not allowed to attend public gatherings.| have, hold, organize
We're having a small family gathering to mark our wedding anniversary.| address
GATHERING + VERB
take place
PREP.
~ of
The prime minister addressed a gathering of local government officials.PHRASES
a gathering of the clan/clans
(humorous) All the children and grandchildren are going to my parents' at Christmas for the annual gathering of the clan.ADJ.
information, intelligence