combining

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de joindre ou d'unir deux ou plusieurs choses pour former un tout unique ou un nouvel ensemble.

A noun referring to the act or process of joining or uniting two or more things to form a single entity or new whole.

1. Uniting or mergingB2formal

   An event or process where separate things are brought together to form a single entity.

   fusion

   • The combining of the two companies created a market leader.
   • This chemical reaction is a combining of elements.
   • The combining of their talents led to a successful project.

   Synonymesamalgamationblendingcoalitioncombinationconjunctionintegrationmergermergingunificationunion

   Antonymesdisconnectiondisuniondivisionpartitionseparationsplitting

2. The act of joiningB2formal

   The action or process of joining things together to create something new.

   combinaison

   • The combining of ingredients is the first step in baking a cake.
   • His work involves the combining of traditional and modern techniques.
   • The combining of different colors can produce beautiful art.

   Synonymesamalgamationblendingcoalescencecombinationfusionintegrationjoiningmergingunion

   Antonymesdisconnectiondisjunctiondivisionseparation

• Verbe signifiant unir ou mélanger deux ou plusieurs choses ensemble pour former un tout.

A verb meaning to join or mix two or more things together to form a single entity.

1. Join or mix togetherB1formal

   To join or mix two or more things together to form a single entity.

   Combiner, mélanger

   • Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl.
   • The two companies decided to combine their resources.
   • She combines work with pleasure by traveling for business.

   Synonymesamalgamateblendcompoundfuseincorporateintegratemergeminglemixunite

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparateseversplitsunder

2. Unite for a common purposeB2formal

   To come together or act jointly for a shared goal.

   S'unir pour un but commun

   • The political parties combined to form a coalition.
   • They combined their efforts to solve the problem.
   • Several organizations combined to raise funds for the disaster.

   Synonymesband togethercollaboratecooperatejoinpoolunite

   Antonymesdivideseparatesplit

3. Possess simultaneouslyB2formal

   To have or display two or more different qualities or features at the same time.

   Posséder simultanément

   • The movie combines humor with drama.
   • He combines intelligence with creativity.
   • The design combines elegance and functionality.

   Synonymesblendembodyincorporateunite