to collect people or things around oneself; to draw someone or something to oneself. He gathered a lot of arty people around himself.She liked to gather exotic plants around herself.Grandpa gathered all the kids around and read them a story.
1. To come to some place and form a group; assemble at: The cowboys gathered round the campfire.
2. To cause some people or things to come to a place; bring some people or things together around a place: We gathered the tour group around the exhibit and began our talk.