Definition

1. Verb (transitive):

   • To cause two or more things to combine or unite into a single entity.
   • To blend or mix together seamlessly.

2. Verb (intransitive):

   • To become combined, united, or blended.
   • To lose distinct characteristics by blending into something else.

Usage and Examples

• Transitive verb (with an object):

  • The two companies decided to merge their operations to reduce costs.
  • The artist merged different styles to create a unique painting.

• Intransitive verb (without an object):

  • The two roads merge just ahead; be prepared to yield.
  • At the horizon, the sea and sky seem to merge.

Advanced Usage

• "to merge into": to blend or become absorbed into something, often losing individual identity.

  • The small stream merges into a larger river downstream.
  • Her personal life merged into her professional one.

• "to merge with": to combine or unite with another entity.

  • Our startup plans to merge with a larger tech firm.

Variants and Related Words

• Merger (n): The act or an instance of merging, especially the combination of two or more commercial companies.

  • The corporate merger created an industry giant.

• Mergeable (adj): Capable of being merged.

  • The data sets are mergeable.

Synonyms

• Combine: To bring two or more things together.
• Blend: To mix substances or qualities so that they combine inseparably.
• Unify: To make or become a single unit.
• Amalgamate: To combine or unite to form one organization or structure (often formal/business).

Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

• Merge in: To join or combine with a flow or group.
  • Wait for a gap in traffic and then merge in carefully.

Related Idioms

• (To) merge into the background: To become inconspicuous or unnoticeable.
  • He was so quiet he seemed to merge into the background.

Verb

1. join or combine
   • We merged our resources
2. mix together different elements
   • The colors blend well
3. become one
   • Germany unified officially in 1990
   • the cells merge