crew up

1. To join other people as the crew of a ship or plane. Having no other real job opportunities, I decided to crew up on a cargo ship hauling goods to and from Southeast Asia. She's crewing up with some of the most experienced astronauts in the world for their next space expedition. We're short one flight attendant. Is there anyone around who can crew up with us at the last minute?

2. To gather together as a group in order to accomplish some specific task, especially to commit a crime. We're crewing up for a bank heist soon. You in? You just got out of jail and you're already crewing up for your next robbery? Man, you're a fool. Trust me, if you crew up with these guys, nothing good will come of it.