Gather In (Verb)
Meaning
Fold up; "take in the sails".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- We had to gather in the laundry quickly before the rain started.
- The sailors were ordered to gather in the sails to prevent damage from the strong wind.
- As the storm approached, the crew worked to gather in the nets and secure the boat.
- To prevent the bird's wings from being damaged, the vet helped it gather in its wings to cast.
- It was crucial to gather in the parachutes quickly to land the aircraft safely.