C1noun3K

UK/["/ˈmɜːdʒə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈmɜːrdʒər/"]/

Meaning of Merger

the act of joining two or more organizations or businesses into one

In simple words: When two companies combine to become one.

Merger in a sentence

  • If the merger goes through, thousands of jobs will be lost.
  • a merger between the two banks
  • our proposed merger with the university
  • There are local companies ripe for merger or acquisition.
  • There has been a flurry of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
  • They completed a merger with Monsanto.
  • They threatened legal action to block the merger.

How to use Merger

Use 'merger' in business contexts. It’s appropriate in neutral discussions about company strategies but might seem overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

merger + of + companies

Memory hint

Think of 'merge' - two rivers coming together to form one big stream.

Related words

Collocations with Merger

Synonyms for Merger

Opposites of Merger

Common mistakes with Merger

  • Confusing 'merger' with 'acquisition' (merger is a combination, acquisition is one company taking over another).
  • Using 'merger' to refer to unrelated entities (it specifically applies to businesses).

Compare Merger with Union, Fusion

Merger appears in

Merger in other languages

More words like Merger

People also search for

  • Merger meaning
  • meaning of Merger
  • Merger definition
  • define Merger
  • what does Merger mean
  • Merger means
  • how to use Merger

Frequently asked questions about Merger

What does Merger mean?

When two companies combine to become one.

What is the definition of Merger?

the act of joining two or more organizations or businesses into one

How do you use Merger in a sentence?

If the merger goes through, thousands of jobs will be lost.

Can you give another example of Merger?

a merger between the two banks

What are synonyms for Merger?

Common alternatives include consolidation, union, fusion, amalgamation.

What is the opposite of Merger?

Opposite meanings include separation, division.

What words go with Merger?

It commonly pairs with planned, possible, potential, plan, agree, agree to, go through, happen, take place, activity, plan, proposal, merger between, merger with.

What are common mistakes when using Merger?

Confusing 'merger' with 'acquisition' (merger is a combination, acquisition is one company taking over another). Using 'merger' to refer to unrelated entities (it specifically applies to businesses).

How do you pronounce Merger?

US: /["/ˈmɜːrdʒər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɜːdʒə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Merger?

Use 'merger' in business contexts. It’s appropriate in neutral discussions about company strategies but might seem overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Merger?

"Merger" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.