Gather where spectators seek refuge in bad weather? (10)
I believe the answer is:
understand
'gather' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for understand that I've seen before include "Grasp - sympathise" , "Get the message" , "Perceive the meaning of" , "Twig" , "Comprehend" .)