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merger

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of combining two or more businesses into one business
  • noun: the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
  • synonyms: anschluss, addition, admixture

Examples

  • If the proposed 'merger' of the two oil companies goes through, it would be bad for the economy.

  • The law firm announced its $50 million 'merger' with one of its competitors.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm okay. I was just talking to-- to Michael. I want to make sure you'll be taken care of with the merger and all this. It's why I'm doing it, so you have a future. You'll have your health insurance. (..)
    2008 Two Lovers