congregating

/ˈkɑŋɡrəɡeɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of coming together in a group; present participle of congregate.
    • Congregating in large crowds is not allowed in the library.
    • The protesters were congregating peacefully in the town square.
    • We saw geese congregating by the lake every morning.
noun
  1. The action or process of gathering together in a group.
    • Congregating in the hallway is discouraged during class time.
    • The congregating of birds on the beach is a common sight in spring.
    • The congregating of students outside the auditorium caused a traffic jam.
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