Merger
/ˈmɜːrdʒər/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act or instance of combining two or more things, especially companies, into one.
/ˈmɜːrdʒər/
The combination of two or more companies into a single company.
The company announced a merger with its main competitor.
💡 Simply: Imagine two lemonade stands deciding to become one super lemonade stand. That's a merger! They join forces to sell more lemonade.
👶 For kids: When two big companies join together to become one big company.
More Examples
The merger created a larger, more diversified business.
Shareholders voted in favor of the proposed merger.
Antitrust regulators are scrutinizing the merger to ensure it doesn't reduce competition.
How It's Used
"The proposed merger between the two tech giants was met with both excitement and concern."
"The merger will result in a stronger financial position for the combined entity."
The process of combining or uniting something with something else.
/ˈmɜːrdʒər/
The act of joining, combining, or uniting.
The merger of the two companies resulted in a larger customer base.
💡 Simply: When two things mix together to become one. Like when you blend two flavors in a smoothie.
👶 For kids: When two things become one thing.
More Examples
The merger of the two cultures has created a new and unique cuisine.
The merger of the two departments streamlined the workflow.
The artist's work represents a merger of different styles.
How It's Used
"The merger of the two cultures created a unique artistic style."
"The merger of the two contracts simplified the legal agreement."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
merger and acquisition (M&A)
The aspect of corporate strategy, business finance and management dealing with the buying, selling and combining of different companies.
"The firm specializes in providing advice on merger and acquisition deals."
From Old French 'mergier' (to submerge, immerse), ultimately from Latin 'mergere' (to dip, plunge). The modern sense related to business arose in the 19th century.
The term 'merger' began to gain prominence in business contexts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of large corporations.
Memory tip
Think of two companies merging like water flowing together to form one larger body.
Word Origin
"to dip, plunge"