combine

I UK [kəmˈbaɪn] / US verb
Word forms "combine":
present tense I/you/we/they combine he/she/it combines present participle combining past tense combined past participle combined
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1) [intransitive/transitive] if you combine things, or if they combine, you use, do, or put them together

This product is the result of many different technologies combining.

an attempt to combine the advantages of two systems

combine something with something:

Combine the excitement of a week in Bangkok with a week on the unspoilt beaches of Phuket.

combined with something:

High tides combined with strong winds caused severe flooding.

combine something and something:

a high standard achieved by combining advanced techniques and specialist knowledge

a) [intransitive/transitive] if you combine substances, or if they combine, you mix them together to form a single substance

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

combine with:

The minerals in hard water combine with soap to form a scum.

b) [intransitive/transitive] if two or more organizations or groups combine, or if someone combines them, they join together

Profits are up since the two companies combined last year.

combine with:

St Peter's has combined with a neighbouring church.

2) [intransitive] to use a combine harvester

II UK [ˈkɒmbaɪn] / US [ˈkɑmˌbaɪn] noun [countable]
Word forms "combine":
singular combine plural combines

1) a combine harvester

2) a group of companies or organizations that work together, especially in business