Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of combining two or more things into one: A merger is the joining together of two or more entities to form a single, larger entity.
   • A legal consolidation of two or more commercial companies: In business, a merger specifically refers to the combination of two or more corporations, typically by offering the stockholders of one company securities in the acquiring company in exchange for the surrender of their stock.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The merger of the two departments created a more efficient team.
  • The corporate merger between the two tech giants was announced yesterday.
  • The proposed merger is subject to approval by the regulatory authorities.

Advanced Usage

• "Merger and acquisition (M&A)": A general term used to describe the consolidation of companies or assets through various types of financial transactions.

  • He works in the mergers and acquisitions division of the investment bank.

• "Merger agreement": The legal contract that outlines the terms and conditions of a merger.

  • The boards of both companies have signed the definitive merger agreement.

Variants and Related Words

• Merge (verb): To combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

  • The two lanes merge into one just ahead.

• Merged (adjective): Describing entities that have been combined.

  • The merged company will have a new name.

Synonyms

• Amalgamation: The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
• Consolidation: The action or process of making something stronger or more solid; in business, the combination of separate companies.
• Union: The action of joining together or the fact of being joined together.

Related Phrases

• Horizontal merger: A merger between companies that are in direct competition and share the same product lines and markets.

  • The horizontal merger reduced competition in the industry.

• Vertical merger: A merger between two companies that produce different goods or services for one specific finished product.

  • The vertical merger gave the manufacturer control over its supply chain.

Idioms

• "A merger of minds": (Less common) An idiom suggesting a deep agreement or unity of thought between people or groups.
  • Their collaboration was a true merger of minds, resulting in a brilliant innovation.

Noun

1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union
2. the combination of two or more commercial companies