muster Definition

muster
verb mustered, mustering

tr & intr
1. Said especially of soldiers: to gather together for duty or inspection, etc.

Thesaurus: marshal, summon, assemble, gather, convene, mobilize.
2. To summon or gather (eg courage or energy).

Example: pulled with all the strength I could muster
Form: muster something up (also)
Form: muster up something
(Austral)
(NZ)
3. To round up (livestock).

noun

1. Any assembly or gathering, especially of troops for duty or inspection.
(Austral)
(NZ)
2. A round-up of livestock.

Idiom: pass muster

To be accepted as satisfactory, eg at an inspection.

Etymology: 14c: from French mostre, from Latin monstrare to show.

Phrasal Verb: muster someone in

To enrol or enlist them as a new recruit.

Phrasal Verb: muster someone out

To discharge them from service.