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merge
[ murj ]
verb (used with object)
- to cause to combine or coalesce; unite.
Synonyms: consolidate, amalgamate
- 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)
- 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
- to combine or unite into a single enterprise, organization, body, etc.:
The two firms merged last year.
merge
/ mɜːdʒ /
verb
- to meet and join or cause to meet and join
- to blend or cause to blend; fuse
Derived Forms
- ˈmergence, noun
Other Words From
- mergence noun
- anti·merging 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of merge1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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.
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?
She wants to create pension "megafunds" by merging the UK's 86 council schemes, using the set-up in Canada and Australia as a model.
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