All Together (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Used of a group whose members acted or were acted upon collectively and when `all' and `together' can be separated by other words; "they were herded all together"; "they were all herded together"; "the books lay all together in a heap"; "the books all lay together...".
Examples
- All the actors were ushered all together into the dressing room backstage.
- Several friends gathered all together in front of the fireplace to warm up.
- When the alarm sounded they all moved quickly but were herded all together upstairs.
- A small group of birds settled all together in the tree branches above the street.
- They all worked together throughout the year, but were praised all together by the manager.
Meaning 2
All at the same time; "Let's say `Yes!' all at once".
Examples
- Let's sing the song all together now with enthusiasm and energy.
- They rose from their seats all together to give a standing ovation.
- Everyone needs to jump up all together on the count of three.
- She asked her team to shout out the presentation title all together at the beginning.
- The contestants smiled and waved all together for the group photo.