gang

Northern EnglandScotlandTo go; walk; proceed.

To attach similar items together to form a larger unit.

Pronunciation spelling of gan.

Act as an organized group

A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.

“the Gashouse Gang”

“The gang from our office is going out for drinks Friday night.”

A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad.

“a gang of sailors; a railroad gang; a labor gang or pool.”

A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.

“a youth gang; a neighborhood gang; motorcycle gang.”

A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.

“The Winter Hill Gang was quite proficient at murdering rival mobsters in order to take over their rackets.”

A group of politicians united in furtherance of a political goal.

“The Gang of Four was led by Jiang Qing, the fourth wife of Mao Zedong.”

“Not all members of the Gang of Six are consistent in their opposition to filibuster.”

USA chain gang.

A combination of similar tools or implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set.

“a gang of saws; a gang of plows; a gang drill; gang milling.”

A set; all required for an outfit.

“a new gang of stays.”

electricsA number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate.

“an outlet gang box; a double gang switch.”

electricsA group of wires attached as a bundle.

“a gang of wires”

“Do a drop for the telephone gang, then another drop for the Internet gang, both through the ceiling of the wiring closet.”

now chiefly dialectalA going, journey; a course, path, track.

AAVEused in the vocativeA term of address for someone, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.

An informal body of friends

“he still hangs out with the same crowd”

An organized group of workmen