Meaning & Definition
verb
to come or bring together for a common purpose or action; to join together.
The two communities decided to unite their efforts to rebuild the park.
to cause to be joined together or into a whole.
The merger will unite the two companies into a single corporation.
to become one; to come together.
In times of crisis, people often unite to support one another.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French uniter, from Latin unire, from unus 'one'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unite for a cause:
to come together for a specific purpose or initiative.
unite under one banner:
to rally together under a common leadership or ideology.
united we stand:
a phrase emphasizing the strength in unity.
Slang Meanings
to get together
Let's unite to tackle this problem!
to team up
We're gonna unite and take action on this.