put together

Idioms  

1. Build, assemble, create, as in We put together the new bookcase , or This writer can't put together a coherent sentence . [First half of 1500s]

2. Combine mentally, as in Once she put this and that together she knew exactly what had happened . [First half of 1600s] Also see put our heads together ; put two and two together .

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Example Sentences

Here is a look at how the competition is put together and how the all-important voting system works:

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

He put together three hitless innings before San Francisco’s Rafael Devers hit a one-out single to left field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

While he put together a pitch and fielded calls, Caley, 34, went to the spa.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

"There are so many special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop. The team have put together some really impressive plans and I'm excited for people to see it when it's ready."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Axel can’t put together these clues without seeing, so he crawls out from under the table.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers