gather into

gather (someone) into (something)

To bring someone or something in to some place or thing. Gather the kids into the playroom, and I'll bring in the cake. The CEO's receptionist gathered us into the conference room for the meeting. Please gather everyone back into the dining room for dessert.

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gather someone into something

 and gather someone in

to assemble or bring people into something or some place. The hostess gathered the children into the house just as the storm hit. She gathered in the children. Harry gathered them in before the storm.

See also: gather

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