merger (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

Definition

The act or process of combining two or more companies or organizations into a single entity.

Examples

• The merger of the two banks created a financial giant.

• Shareholders approved the merger after lengthy negotiations.

• The company's stock price rose following the announcement of the merger.

How to Use merger

merger of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates the entities that are combining. — "The merger of the two tech firms was finalized last week."

merger with (prepositional phrase)

Indicates the entity that another entity is joining. — "The small startup announced its merger with a larger corporation."

approve a merger (collocation)

To give official agreement to a merger. — "The board of directors voted to approve the merger."

Synonyms of merger

Words with a similar meaning to merger:

• combination
• amalgamation
• consolidation
• acquisition

Antonyms of merger

Words with the opposite meaning to merger:

• demerger
• split

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