Compile Definition & Meaning
compile
- verb
- get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune"
- put together out of existing material; "compile a list"
- use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed
"Compile" in song lyrics
See how compile is used in real songs:
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"You know the profile, first, let your competition compile"
The B.U.M.S. — It's a Street Fight -
"These lyrical styles that I compile"
Fu-Schnickens — Ring the Alarm -
"So move agile, seek the facts and compile"
K-OS — Follow Me
Words that rhyme with compile
Usage tips for "compile"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does compile mean?
- get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune" put together out of existing material; "compile a list" use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed
- What part of speech is compile?
- Compile is a verb.
- How many definitions does compile have?
- Compile has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).