A merger is the joining together of two separate companies or organizations so that they become one.
[business]
...a merger between two of Britain's biggest trades unions.
...the proposed merger of two Japanese banks.
Synonyms: union, fusion, consolidation, amalgamation More Synonyms of merger
merger in British English
(ˈmɜːdʒə)
noun
1. business
the combination of two or more companies, either by the creation of a new organization or by absorption by one of the others
Often called (Brit): amalgamation
2. law
the extinguishment of an estate, interest, contract, right, offence, etc, by its absorption into a greater one
3.
the act of merging or the state of being merged
merger in American English
(ˈmɜrdʒər)
noun
a merging
; specif.,
a. US
a combining of two or more companies, corporations, etc. into one, as by issuing stock of the controlling corporation to replace the greater part of that of the other or others
b.
the absorption of one estate, interest, obligation, contract, etc. in another, or of a lesser offense in a greater
merger in Finance
(mɜrdʒər)
Word forms: (regular plural) mergers
noun
(Finance: Corporate)
A merger is the joining together of two separate companies or organizations so that they becomeone.
The merger of two firms lessens the probability of default on either firm's debt.
The advantages from the merger could allow the new company to emerge a low-cost producer.
A merger is the joining together of two separate companies or organizations so that they becomeone.
Talking about mergersA proposed merger is a merger that has been suggested. Two companies may announce a merger.If a merger is approved, it is allowed to happen, and if it is blocked, it is not allowed to happen.Two companies trying to reach an agreement to merge are negotiating a merger.
Examples of 'merger' in a sentence
merger
The report forecasts merger and acquisitions activity will hit $3 trillion next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Expect heavy mergers and acquisitions activity in Germany.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In the back office, the priorities are around integration resulting from mergers and acquisitions and systems consolidation.
Computing (2010)
In theory, both men will hold equal powers in the new group born of the merger between theirtwo companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This means looking at where venture capital is going, checking out company mergers and acquisitions and looking at the research literature.
Computing (2010)
This investment trust has delivered exceptional returns over the past few years by riding a wave of mergers, acquisitions and innovation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The hostile bid comes after almost two years of merger talks between the two companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Big mergers have become routine in the legal world.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The companies have long been seen as merger partners.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The outlook for mergers and acquisitions is the worst for many years.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His penchant for mergers and acquisitions has been evident in recent years.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
From there his firm grew through a series of mergers to become one of the global accounting giants.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The planned merger is expected to lead to annual cost savings of 40 million.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The planned merger between the two banks will still go ahead, but on revised terms.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The talks have been framed as an asset swap but could become full-blown merger negotiations.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is one of the principal reasons that 75% of mergers and acquisitions fail.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
For those who want to soldier on, the answer could be to look for a merger partner.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Despite the fact that its chairman says we will be equal partners, the merger terms suggest otherwise.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A timetable for the proposed merger has yet to be announced.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At the same time, intimacy was a quest to overcome the isolation of individuality through the merger of two selves into one.
Rotundo, E. Anthony American Manhood: Transformations in Masculinity from the Revolution to the ModernEra (1993)
In a merger, one of the pre-existing churches completely becomes a part of the second entity.
Christianity Today (2000)
With mental health issues finally beginning to gain widespread awareness, the trustees decided there was more work to be done and began looking for merger partners.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The airlines first proposed a virtual merger of their transatlantic operations 12 years ago, but have struggled to satisfy competition regulators.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A merger or takeover means that two 50,000 compensation ceilings become one, so you may have to get used to moving your savings around.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
merger
British English: merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ NOUN
A merger is the joining together of two separate companies or organizations so that they become one.
...the merger of two banks.
American English: merger
Arabic: اِنْدِمَاجُ
Brazilian Portuguese: fusão
Chinese: 合并
Croatian: spajanje
Czech: fúze firem
Danish: sammenslutning
Dutch: fusie
European Spanish: fusión
Finnish: yritysfuusio
French: fusion
German: Fusion
Greek: συγχώνευση
Italian: fusione
Japanese: 合併
Korean: 합병
Norwegian: fusjon
Polish: połączenie fuzja
European Portuguese: fusão
Romanian: fuziune
Russian: слияние
Latin American Spanish: fusión
Swedish: fusion
Thai: การรวมกิจการ
Turkish: şirket evliliği
Ukrainian: злиття
Vietnamese: sự liên kết
Chinese translation of 'merger'
merger
(ˈməːdʒəʳ)
n(c)
合并(並) (hébìng)
(noun)
Definition
the act of merging, esp. the combination of two or more companies
the proposed merger of the two banks
Synonyms
union
Norway's union with Denmark in the late fourteenth century
fusion
the fusion of regular and reserve forces
consolidation
Further consolidations in the industry may follow.
amalgamation
The organization was formed by an amalgamation of two groups.
combination
The company's chief executive has proposed a merger or other business combination.
coalition
He had been opposed by a coalition of civil-rights organizations.
incorporation
the incorporation of two airlines into one
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amalgamation
The organization was formed by an amalgamation of two groups.
Synonyms
combination,
union,
joining,
mixing,
alliance,
coalition,
merger,
mixture,
compound,
blend,
integration,
composite,
fusion,
mingling,
alloy,
amalgamating,
incorporation,
amalgam,
meld,
admixture,
commingling
in the sense of coalition
Definition
a temporary alliance, esp. between political parties
He had been opposed by a coalition of civil-rights organizations.
Synonyms
alliance,
union,
league,
association,
combination,
merger,
integration,
compact,
conjunction,
bloc,
confederation,
fusion,
affiliation,
amalgam,
amalgamation,
confederacy
in the sense of combination
Definition
the act of combining or state of being combined
The company's chief executive has proposed a merger or other business combination.
Synonyms
association,
union,
alliance,
coalition,
merger,
federation,
consortium,
unification,
syndicate,
confederation,
cartel,
confederacy,
cabal
Synonyms of 'merger'
merger
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of consolidation
Further consolidations in the industry may follow.
Synonyms
combination,
union,
association,
alliance,
merger,
federation,
amalgamation
in the sense of fusion
Definition
something new created by a mixture of qualities, ideas, or things