1. the combination of two or more companies, organizations, or groups into one
Usage: business
2. the act or process of combining or uniting separate things into one

Examples

• The merger between the two airlines created the world’s largest carrier.
• Shareholders voted to approve the merger proposal.
• The company grew rapidly through a series of mergers and acquisitions.
• The merger of the two departments eliminated duplicate positions.
• Regulators are reviewing the proposed merger for antitrust concerns.
• The merger resulted in significant cost savings for both organizations.
• After the merger, employees had to adapt to new corporate policies.