combine1 verbcombine2 noun
combinecom‧bine1 /kəmˈbaɪn/ ●●● S3 W2 verb 
WORD ORIGINcombine1
Origin:
1400-1500 French combiner, from Late Latin combinare, from Latin com- ( ➔ COM-) + bini ‘two by two’VERB TABLE
combine
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | combine |
| he, she, it | combines | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | combined |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have combined |
| he, she, it | has combined | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had combined |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will combine |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have combined |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am combining |
| he, she, it | is combining | |
| you, we, they | are combining | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was combining |
| you, we, they | were combining | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been combining |
| he, she, it | has been combining | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been combining |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be combining |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been combining |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Combine the egg yolks and the cream, and cook over a low heat.
- Greenhouse gases combine with hydrocarbons to form smog.
- He designed the first great suspension bridge, an idea that combines beauty and function perfectly.
- He makes more money than everyone else in the office combined.
- Members of the radical Right combined with communists in holding an illegal meeting.
- Modern and traditional teaching methods are combined at the school.
- The banks plan to merge and combine their assets.
- The highest possible score on each section is 800, for a combined score of 1600.
- The opposition parties combined to drive the Prime Minister out of office.
- This is a computer system that combines maximum flexibility with absolute accuracy.
- To maintain a constant standard, some wine producers combine this year's wine with stocks from the previous year.
- When the two chemicals combine, they form an explosive compound.
- Carl has more experience than any of them combined.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine water, salt, butter, and bay leaf.
- It is even related that Molla Tusi combined the Muftilik with teaching at the Sahn.
- Sleeping pills can interfere with the effect of other medications and can be dangerous when combined with them.
- The grammar of the language can be used to restrict word combinations because they do not combine arbitrarily to form sentences.
- The specification of each of these processors as well as a control system to combine them intelligently is currently far beyond any expectations.
- Waistliner - combine cottage cheese, diced red pepper and sweetcorn. 7.
THESAURUSto mix foods, liquids etc
to put different substances or liquids together so that they can no longer be separated: · Mix yellow and blue paint to make green.· This cake is really easy – you just mix everything together in the bowl.· Concrete is made by mixing gravel with sand, cement, and water.
to mix things together so that they form a single substance. Combine is more formal than mix: · Combine the flour and the eggs.· Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.
to move a spoon or stick around in a liquid, a pan etc, especially when you are mixing things together: · Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thicker.· Stir the sugar into the warm milk.· Stir the paint before you use it.
to mix together soft or liquid substances to form a single smooth substance: · Blend the yogurt with fresh fruit for a great drink.
to mix food together quickly and thoroughly using a fork or kitchen tool – used especially about eggs: · Beat the eggs and add them to the milk and flour.
to mix foods that are soft or liquid very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or special tool: · Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
to mix a liquid with water in order to make it weaker: · Dilute the bleach with two parts water to one part bleach.
to mix styles, ideas, or other things to put different styles, ideas, or other things together: · His music mixes jazz and classical styles.· The different categories of books were all mixed together.
to mix different styles, ideas, or other things, so that they work together or become a single thing: · Diets are most effective when they are combined with exercise.· He combines Greek philosophy with Christian teachings.
to combine parts of different things together, especially in a successful and effective way: · The teaching course blends theory and practice in the classroom.
to combine different styles in order to form a new style: · The band fuses African rhythms with traditional Celtic music.
to mix things together in an untidy way, so that they are not in any order: · The jigsaw pieces were all jumbled together in the box.
to mix foods, liquids etc to put different substances or liquids together so that they can no longer be separated: · Mix yellow and blue paint to make green.· This cake is really easy – you just mix everything together in the bowl.· Concrete is made by mixing gravel with sand, cement, and water.
to mix things together so that they form a single substance. Combine is more formal than mix: · Combine the flour and the eggs.· Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.
to move a spoon or stick around in a liquid, a pan etc, especially when you are mixing things together: · Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thicker.· Stir the sugar into the warm milk.· Stir the paint before you use it.
to mix together soft or liquid substances to form a single smooth substance: · Blend the yogurt with fresh fruit for a great drink.
to mix food together quickly and thoroughly using a fork or kitchen tool – used especially about eggs: · Beat the eggs and add them to the milk and flour.
to mix foods that are soft or liquid very quickly so that air is mixed in, using a fork or special tool: · Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
to mix a liquid with water in order to make it weaker: · Dilute the bleach with two parts water to one part bleach.
to mix styles, ideas, or other things to put different styles, ideas, or other things together: · His music mixes jazz and classical styles.· The different categories of books were all mixed together.
to mix different styles, ideas, or other things, so that they work together or become a single thing: · Diets are most effective when they are combined with exercise.· He combines Greek philosophy with Christian teachings.
to combine parts of different things together, especially in a successful and effective way: · The teaching course blends theory and practice in the classroom.
to combine different styles in order to form a new style: · The band fuses African rhythms with traditional Celtic music.
to mix things together in an untidy way, so that they are not in any order: · The jigsaw pieces were all jumbled together in the box.
Longman Language Activatorto mix substances or liquids together to mix different liquids or substances together so that they can no longer be separated: mix something and something: · You can make green by mixing blue and yellow paint.mix something together: · Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.· If these two chemicals are mixed together, they will explode.mix something with something: · Concrete is made by mixing gravel with sand, cement, and water.
to mix different substances or liquids together thoroughly in order to produce a new substance or liquid: combine something and something: · Combine the egg yolks and the cream, and cook over a low heat.combine something with something: · Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.· To maintain a constant standard, some wine producers combine this year's wine with stocks from the previous year.
to mix things by moving them around in a container with a spoon or a stick: · Stir the paint to make sure that the colours are thoroughly mixed.stir something into something: · I watched him as he stirred sugar into his coffee.stir in something/stir something in: · When the butter has melted, stir in the soy sauce and ginger.· Add the grated cheese to the sauce and stir it in.
to mix liquids or soft substances together when you are preparing food, with quick, strong movements of a fork, spoon, or special machine: · Carry on beating the eggs with a fork until they're light and fluffy.beat something together: · In a separate bowl, beat together the oil and flour.beat something into something: · Beat the cream into the fruit puree, pour into bowls, and chill.
to mix liquids or soft substances when you are preparing food, in order to make one smooth substance, using something such as a fork or special machine: · Blend the sugar, eggs, and flour.blend something together: · The ingredients should be blended together until they are smooth.blend something into something: · Beat the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of water and blend them into the white sauce.
to mix foods that are soft or liquid very quickly so that air is mixed in, especially using a fork or special tool: · Whisk the eggs and sugar in a bowl over a pan of hot water.whisk something together: · He whisked the butter and eggs together, wondering if this was the right way to make an omelette.
to mix a liquid with water in order to make it weaker: · For babies, dilute the fruit juice with at least the same amount of water.dilute something with something: · Concentrated bleach can be diluted with water.
to become mixed · Oil and water do not mix.· After a short time the oxygen and the nitrogen molecules will start to mix.mix with · A heater introduces warm air to mix with incoming cold air.
if two or more substances or liquids combine , they mix to produce a new substance: · When the two chemicals combine, they form an explosive compound.combine with: · Greenhouse gases combine with hydrocarbons to form smog.
if two or more liquids, smells, sounds etc mingle , they mix but can still be recognized separately: · The noise was tremendous; bombs, guns, and engines mingled in discordant sound.mingle with: · The smell of the sea mingled with the faint scent of the grass.· Water spread across the floor in a greasy stream, mingling with the pile of filthy rubbish.
to mix ideas, feelings, styles etc to have different qualities or feelings at the same time, or to do very different activities at the same time: combine something with something: · This is a computer system that combines maximum flexibility with absolute accuracy.combine something and something: · He designed the first great suspension bridge, an idea that combines beauty and function perfectly.
to contain different features or ideas, mixed together: · Her work is a mixture of classical and modern styles.· Billy's voice was a mixture of apprehension and indignation.
if you bring together two or more elements, ideas, or characteristics, you mix them so that they can be seen at the same time: · It is a marvellous book, which brings together all the necessary elements of romance and adventure.· These opposing views should be brought together in a single paragraph, to form the conclusion to your essay.
if a piece of work, a film, a book etc blends two or more features or characteristics, it mixes them successfully: blend something and something: · The ballet company's repertoire blends tradition and creative innovation.blend something with something: · Her first novel successfully blends a sense of innocence with overwhelming bitterness.
to show two very different characteristics or feelings at the same time, mixing them together: · Heraklion mingles traditional charm with a bustling centre of pavement cafes and shops.mingle something with something: · Mingling genuine news with gossip, she made a lively companion.
to combine or join two things together to form one thing: merge something with something: · The library profession is merging new techniques with old to produce an unbeatable combination of management skills.
to join together with other people, organizations, or countries especially written if people, organizations, or countries unite , they start working together or join together as a single unit, for example because they have the same aims as each other: unite to do something: · In 1960, British and Italian Somaliland united to form Somalia.· Various political and religions groups united to oppose the dictatorship.unite against: · Police chiefs called on the local people to unite against the drug dealers.unite behind: · a speech in which he asked America to unite behind the new President
if two or more people team up , they agree to work together, especially in business, music, or theatre: team up with: · I teamed up with a local journalist, and we worked on the story together.team up to do something: · It all started when Paul McCartney and John Lennon teamed up to form a band.
if people or organizations get together , they join together in order to do something, especially in an informal way: · Designers from both countries got together and held a joint exhibition.get together to do something: · The whole family needs to get together to decide what to do about the trip.
to join together and work very closely together so that you succeed in achieving the result you want: combine to do something: · The opposition parties combined to drive the Prime Minister out of office.combine with: · Members of the radical Right combined with communists in holding an illegal meeting.
if people or organizations join forces , they join together in order to work together or to fight against an enemy: join forces to do something: · The two manufacturers, who were once bitter rivals, have now joined forces to develop a new sports car.join forces with: · The socialists hope to join forces with the communists to fight the next election.
if people or organizations come together , especially ones who usually disagree or compete with each other, they join together in order to do something: · Women from the different organizations have been able to come together and agree on certain basic principles about what they, as women, are fighting for. come together to do something: · The Conference called on everyone to come together to resist the government's planned educational reforms.
if two or more organizations amalgamate , for example colleges, unions, or hospitals, they join together to form a single organization: · The two schools amalgamated in 1974.amalgamate with: · The women's association has amalgamated with the men's.amalgamate into: · A and B squadrons amalgamated into a single squadron.
if two companies or organizations merge , they join together to form a single company or organization: · The two banks have announced plans to merge next year.merge with: · In 1969, Cadbury merged with Schweppes, changing the whole character of the company.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation. University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (=working together) to investigate the disease.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation. (=the result of two or more different things used or mixed together) The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine.
The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine. (=work and enjoy yourself at the same time)
University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (=working together) to investigate the disease. (=mix them together)· Combine all the ingredients to form a smooth dough.
(=the sum of two or more amounts added together)· The Jones family has a combined total of 143 years' service with the company.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Poor men in the country did not travel for pleasure at all, combining enjoyment with business at markets and fairs.· It is suitable for those wishing to combine a serious business oriented course with a holiday in London.· The Business Rehearsal programme, which will combine training with actual business practice, runs from next month until September.
· The scale of the enterprise is so large that fourteen nations combine their efforts at this single lab.· Other students have joined a Community Leadership and Services Corps that combines classroom studies with efforts to address community needs.
· A number of factors combined to explain why this was the case prior to 1959.· The design of an experiment typically takes two of these factors and combines them in all possible combinations.· These and other factors combine in various ways to create stress in a language.· These discouraging factors combine to compel a search for cheaper and environmentally safer energy sources.· A number of factors combined to produce a very positive relationship between the research, the researchers, and the team.· These factors combined to put me in jeopardy every noon hour.· Furthermore, these socio-economic factors combined to make the female nude a complicated carrier of meaning.· Economic, racial, political, historic and cultural factors have combined to interweave the fabric of the world.
· In Western-style cooking, it's up to the consumer to combine the ingredients.· Learned how to combine the ingredients for pasta, to roll out the dough, and cut it.· In a small bowl, combine next nine ingredients and mix well.· In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for sauce and set aside.· In large bowl, combine all ingredients for tomato mango relish and mix well, set aside.· Preheat oven to 400 F.. In a food processor or blender, combine all coating ingredients and blend until smooth.· In a bowl combine next four ingredients.
· Xorandor's logic transgresses that of binary systems because he combines mutually exclusive operations.· The company said it will combine its international commercial-industrial operations with its domestic commercial-industrial business unit.· The environmentally friendly retail chain will combine its Web operations with its retail and mail order activities.· The results reflected combined operations from the merger of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, which took effect Aug. 1.· The associated information from the strings is merged according to prescribed information combining operations.· The first point is that generating letters and updating records must be combined into a single operation.· And a combined navy and army operation brought about the fall of the stronger Fort Morgan on August 23.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
- In 1995 the Oxford and Nairobi teams joined forces.
- In addition, three Askews' reps will combine forces with Chivers' force of two, to represent Chivers to libraries.
- It's obvious: I've got to join forces with Ace.
- It was bad enough that his daughter was rebelling, but here was his own wife joining forces with her.
- Last year the Guardian joined forces with the international campaign to free poor countries from debt.
- So some foreign houses are joining forces with local brokers.
- The better option is for you to join forces with several of your fellow employees and then meet with your manager.
- Will convinces the pair not to eat them, but instead join forces in the hunt for the pirates and their captives.
WORD FAMILYnouncombinationadjectivecombinedverbcombine
1[intransitive, transitive] if you combine two or more different things, or if they combine, they begin to exist or work togethercombine something with something Augustine was later to combine elements of this philosophy with the teachings of Christianity. Diets are most effective when combined with exercise.combine to do something A number of factors have combined to create this difficult situation. Ruth hesitated, uncertain of how to combine honesty and diplomacy in her answer.combined effect/effects (=the result of two or more different things used or mixed together) The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine.► see thesaurus at mix2[transitive] to have two or more different features or qualities at the same timecombine something with/and something Good carpet wool needs to combine softness with strength.3[intransitive, transitive] if two or more different substances combine, or if you combine them, they mix or join together to produce a new single substancecombine to do something Different amino acids combine to form proteins. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.combine something with something Steel is produced by combining iron with carbon.► see thesaurus at mix4[transitive] to do two different activities at the same timecombine something with something Many people enjoy combining a holiday with learning a new skill.combine something and something the problems facing women who wish to combine a career and familycombine business with pleasure (=work and enjoy yourself at the same time)5[intransitive, transitive] if two or more groups, organizations etc combine, or if you combine them, they join or work together in order to do somethingcombine to do something Ten British and French companies combined to form the Channel Tunnel Group. University zoologists and government vets are combining forces (=working together) to investigate the disease.combine1 verbcombine2 noun
combinecom‧bine2 /ˈkɒmbaɪn $ ˈkɑːm-/ noun [countable] 1 (also combine harvester) a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it2a group of people, businesses etc who work together: The factory was sold to a British combine after the war.