combine

com|bine1 [ kəm`baın ] verb ***

1. ) intransitive or transitive if you combine things or they combine, you use, do, or put them together:

This product is the result of combining many different technologies.

an attempt to combine the advantages of two systems

combine something with something: Combine the excitement of a week in Florida with a few days at Disneyworld.

combined with something: High tides combined with strong winds caused severe flooding.

combine something and something: a high standard achieved by combining advanced techniques and specialist knowledge

a ) intransitive or transitive if you combine substances or they combine, you mix them together to form a single substance:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

combine with: The minerals in hard water combine with soap to leave a film on your dishes.

b ) intransitive or transitive if two or more organizations or groups combine, or if someone combines them, they join together:

Profits are up since the two companies combined last year.

combine with: Our company has combined with a fiber-optics manufacturer in Virginia.

2. ) intransitive to use a COMBINE HARVESTER

combine

com|bine 2 [ `kam,baın ] noun count

1. ) a COMBINE HARVESTER

2. ) a group of companies or organizations that work together, especially in business