half-assemble
verbUK /ˌhɑːf əˈsɛmbəl/
US /ˌhæf əˈsɛmbəl/
To put only some parts of something together.
We half-assembled the bookshelf before we ran out of screws.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To build something in a careless or rushed way.
He half-assembled the model car and the wheels fell off.
3. To put together only the easy parts of a set or kit.
She half-assembled the puzzle, leaving the sky pieces for later.
4. To join a few pieces loosely without finishing the job.
The workers half-assembled the frame and left it leaning against the wall.