mus·ter (m
v. mus·tered , mus·ter·ing , mus·ters
v. tr.
1. To call (troops) together, as for inspection.
2. To cause to come together; gather: Bring all the volunteers you can muster.
3. To call forth; summon up: mustering up her strength for the ordeal. See Synonyms at call .
v. intr.
To assemble or gather: mustering for inspection.
n.
1.
a. A gathering, especially of troops, for service, inspection, review, or roll call.
b. The persons assembled for such a gathering.
2. A muster roll.
3. A gathering or collection: a muster of business leaders at a luncheon.
4. A flock of peacocks. See Synonyms at flock 1 .
Phrasal Verbs:
muster in
To enlist or be enlisted in military service: She mustered in at the age of 18.
muster out
To discharge or be discharged from military service: He was mustered out when the war ended.
Idiom:
pass muster
To be judged as acceptable.
[Middle English mustren , from Old French moustrer , from Latin m , to show , from m , sign, portent , from mon , to warn ; see men- 1 in Indo-European roots.]
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Noun
1.
muster – a gathering of military personnel for duty; “he was thrown in the brig for missing muster”
2.
muster – compulsory military service
Verb
1.
muster – gather or bring together; “muster the courage to do something”; “she rallied her intellect”; “Summon all your courage”
2.
muster – call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.
send for , call – order, request, or command to come; “She was called into the director’s office”; “Call the police!”
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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