Phrase guide

knock together

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To assemble something quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I'll just knock together a quick demo.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: knock up, run up, slap together

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: put together

2

verb

Meaning 2

To come together, as if in contact.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: also, figuratively

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 拼湊 /拼凑 (pīncòu) — assemble quickly
  • Finnish: tekaista — assemble quickly
  • Finnish: sutaista — assemble quickly
  • Polish: klecić — assemble quickly
  • Polish: sklecić — assemble quickly