join forces

Idioms and Phrases

Act together, combine efforts. For example, The public relations people joined forces to get better coverage for their candidates . This expression originally referred to combining military forces. [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

A 10-year-old boy and his grandfather have joined forces to set up a luxury woodwork business.

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And in recent years, they have joined forces with 1980s star Rick Astley to tour as a The Smiths tribute band.

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A 1985 concert, Live Aid, and another in 2005, Live 8, saw many of the artists and bands join forces to continue raising money for the project.

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Or would the world benefit more if the UK joined forces with the EU to head off the application of such trade tariffs?

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It's not the first time the two have joined forces.

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Related Words

• aid
• assist
• collaborate
• comply with
• conspire
• contribute
• coordinate
• further
• help
• participate
• unite
• uphold