coming together

(noun) the social act of assembling for some common purpose. Synonyms: meeting, coming together. Example: "His meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day."

(noun) the act of joining together as one. Synonyms: merging, meeting, coming together. Examples: "The merging of the two groups occurred quickly." "There was no meeting of minds."

(verb) come together, as if in an embrace. Synonyms: close, come together. Example: "Her arms closed around her long lost relative."