merger

Definitions

The combination of two or more commercial companies into a single entity.

The act or process of merging or the state of being merged.

Examples

The two companies announced a merger that will create the largest retail chain in the country.

Employees are concerned about potential job losses following the recent corporate merger.

The regulatory commission is currently reviewing the proposed merger to ensure it does not violate antitrust laws.

Synonyms

amalgamation consolidation unification fusion combination integration alliance

Antonyms

separation division split divestiture dissolution partition severance