same-time assembly

noun

UK /seɪm taɪm əˈsɛmbli/

US /seɪm taɪm əˈsɛmbli/

A same-time assembly is when many people or parts come together at the same moment.

The teacher called a same-time assembly so everyone could hear the news together.

SYNONYMS

simultaneous gathering synchronized meeting concurrent assembly joint gathering

RELATED WORDS

synchronization coordination meeting gathering timing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A manufacturing process where parts are put together at the same time as other steps happen.

The factory uses same-time assembly to build cars faster.

3. A computer process where several tasks are combined at once.

Same-time assembly of the code made the program run quicker.

4. A school event where all classes meet together at one time.

The same-time assembly in the gym was crowded but fun.