Combine

/kəmˈbaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a machine or device that performs a combination of functions.
The farmer used a combine to harvest the crops efficiently.
verb
to bring or join together.
The chef decided to combine the ingredients to create a new dish.
to unite two or more things into one.
We will combine our efforts to finish the project on time.
to add together in a way that forms a new entity.
She combined her savings with her partner's to buy a house.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin combinare, from com- 'together' + binare 'to bind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

combine efforts
To work together with others.
combine forces
To join together in support of a common goal.
combine business with pleasure
To mix work activities with leisurely ones.

Related Words

combination
The result of combining two or more elements.
combinatorial
Relating to combinations in mathematics.

Slang Meanings

To mix things up or blend elements creatively.
Let's combine a little bit of this and that for a fun cocktail.