Huddle (verb)

1. To gather or crowd together in a close group, especially for warmth or protection.
2. To come together for a meeting or conference.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word hodlen, meaning 'to cover up, hide or protect'.

Examples:

1. The players huddled together to keep warm during the break.
2. They huddled to discuss their strategy for the game.
3. The employees huddled around the conference table for a meeting.
4. The children huddled under the blanket to stay warm.
5. The group of friends huddled to protect themselves from the rain.