amalgamate
Meaning: To combine or unite two or more things to form a single entity; to merge organisations, groups, or ideas.
Amalgamate is frequently used in business and organisational contexts to describe mergers and consolidations. It implies a thorough blending rather than a loose association. In chemistry, it originally referred to mixing mercury with another metal. The noun form is 'amalgamation.'
Examples
- The two trade unions voted to amalgamate into a single organisation. 两个工会投票决定合并为一个统一组织。Los dos sindicatos votaron amalgamarse en una única organización.2つの労働組合は統合して1つの組織になることを投票で決定した。두 노동조합은 투표를 통해 하나의 조직으로 통합하기로 결정했다.
- The report amalgamates data from multiple government agencies. 该报告汇总了来自多个政府机构的数据。El informe amalgama datos de múltiples organismos gubernamentales.その報告書は複数の政府機関のデータを統合している。그 보고서는 여러 정부 기관의 데이터를 통합하고 있다.
- Several small schools were amalgamated to form a larger, more efficient institution. 几所小学校被合并组成了一所更大、更高效的机构。Varias escuelas pequeñas fueron amalgamadas para formar una institución más grande y eficiente.いくつかの小規模校が合併され、より大きく効率的な機関が設立された。여러 소규모 학교가 합병되어 더 크고 효율적인 기관이 설립되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From medieval Latin amalgamare, possibly from Arabic al-malgham (an emollient poultice), or from Greek malagma (softening substance). Entered English in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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