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.

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

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.

combination

The result of combining two or more elements.

combinatorial

Relating to combinations in mathematics.

To mix things up or blend elements creatively.

Let's combine a little bit of this and that for a fun cocktail.