Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
form-a-clique
Verb phrase
/fɔrm ə klɪk/
Definition
to establish a close group of people who share similar interests or activities, often excluding others from joining.
Examples
- After school, the students would often form a clique to discuss their favorite books.
- It’s common for new students to form a clique as they seek to make friends in a new environment.
- The team members tended to form a clique during training sessions.
Meaning
The action of gathering a select group of friends or individuals with a shared goal or interests, while often minimizing interactions with those outside the group.
Synonyms
- gather
- band together
- create a group
- join forces
