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merger

[ˈmɜːdʒə(r)]

merger Definition

  • 1the combining of two or more companies, organizations, or pieces of land into one
  • 2an act of merging something

Using merger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "merger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The merger of the two companies created a new industry giant.

  • Example

    The merger of the two schools resulted in a larger student body.

  • Example

    The merger of the two departments was met with resistance from some employees.

merger Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with merger

  • a merger between two companies of similar size and power

    Example

    The merger of equals between the two airlines was announced last year.

  • a situation in which one company takes over another against the wishes of the target company's management

    Example

    The company's board of directors rejected the hostile takeover bid.

  • a type of merger in which a company acquires another company that operates in a different stage of the production process

    Example

    The company's acquisition of the supplier was a move towards vertical integration.

Origins of merger

from the verb 'merge' which comes from the Latin word 'mergere', meaning 'to dip, immerse'

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Summary: merger in Brief

A 'merger' [ˈmɜːdʒə(r)] is the combination of two or more companies, organizations, or pieces of land into one. It can also refer to the act of merging something. Examples include 'The merger of the two companies created a new industry giant.' and 'The merger of the two schools resulted in a larger student body.' Phrases like 'merger of equals' and 'hostile takeover' describe specific types of mergers.

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