merge

[ murj ]

verb (used with object)

, merged, merg·ing.

1. to cause to combine or coalesce; unite.

   Synonyms: consolidate, amalgamate

2. to combine, blend, or unite gradually so as to blur the individuality or individual identity of:

   They voted to merge the two branch offices into a single unit.

   Synonyms: consolidate, amalgamate

verb (used without object)

, merged, merg·ing.

1. to become combined, united, swallowed up, or absorbed; lose identity by uniting or blending (often followed by in or into ):

   This stream merges into the river up ahead.

   Synonyms: consolidate, amalgamate

2. to combine or unite into a single enterprise, organization, body, etc.:

   The two firms merged last year.

merge

/ mɜːdʒ /

verb

1. to meet and join or cause to meet and join
2. to blend or cause to blend; fuse

Derived Forms

• ˈmergence, noun

Other Words From

• mergence noun
• anti·merging adjective
• de·merge verb (used with object) demerged demerging
• re·merge verb remerged remerging
• un·merge verb (used with object) unmerged unmerging

Word History and Origins

Origin of merge¹

First recorded in 1630–40, merge is from the Latin word mergere to dip, immerse, plunge into water

Word History and Origins

Origin of merge¹

C17: from Latin mergere to plunge

Example Sentences

Zaslav’s company is desperate to pay down debt taken on two years ago when the smaller Discovery merged with WarnerMedia, relieving AT&T of its entertainment headache.

From Los Angeles Times

The Amsterdam- and Paris-based label offers surreal and seductive fashion that merges three-dimensional sculpting techniques with traditional handiwork, all made from a mix of recycled textiles, deadstock and new sustainable materials.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times reached out to Schwan’s, which last year merged with the food affiliates and produces products under Red Baron, Bibigo and other brand names.

From New York Times

She wants council pension pots to be merged so they can make bigger investments to generate higher returns, a move criticised as risky by some.

From BBC

But the movement seemed to be experimenting: What would happen if you took Tanton’s warnings about population and the climate and merged them with people’s fears of outsiders and paranoia about the limits of resources?

From Salon

Related Words

• absorb
• blend
• combine
• consolidate
• fuse
• incorporate
• join
• meld
• unite