1. to come together or bring together in one place
Usage: third person singular present
2. to collect or accumulate gradually
Usage: third person singular present
3. to pull fabric together into folds or pleats
Usage: third person singular present; sewing

1. small folds or pleats in fabric created by pulling it together
Usage: sewing; plural form

Examples

• She gathers her friends for dinner every Friday.
• The storm gathers strength as it moves inland.
• He gathers information from various sources for his research.
• The seamstress gathers the fabric at the waist to create a fitted look.
• Dust gathers in the corners of unused rooms.
• The dress has beautiful gathers at the neckline.
• A crowd gathers outside the theater before the show.