gang

Definition

  • noun: a group of criminals
  • noun: a set of articles
  • verb: to assemble or operate simultaneously as a group
  • synonyms: go, outfit, walk

Examples

  • He was 'press-ganged into' the navy. [=he was forced by a press gang to join the navy]

  • His classmates 'ganged up on' him and beat him up pretty badly.

  • He was 'press-ganged into' working throughout the holiday.

Movie quotes

  • (..) the troll was no matter what. Do you remember that, Kyle? Where's that Kyle? I-I-I have to stay with my group, Cartman. No, I know... Being in groups is great. You get to gang up and smash people's stuff, pull out your wiener in the cafeteria. I wonder what the old Kyle would say about this Kyle. (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6