gather in . gather in {v.}, {informal} To catch. The end gathered in the pass and went over for a touchdown. Categories: add yours add yours {informal} {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: G Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment Add my comment