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Definition combine in British English

combine verb

verb
/kəmˈbaɪn/
1

if you combine things, or if they combine, you use, do, or put them together

Example

This product is the result of many different technologies combining.

Example

an attempt to combine the advantages of two systems

Example

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

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1.1

if you combine substances, or if they combine, you mix them together to form a single substance

Example

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

Example

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

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1.2

if two or more organizations or groups combine, or if someone combines them, they join together

Example

Profits are up since the two companies combined last year.

Example

St Peter's has combined with a neighbouring church.

2

to use a combine harvester

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Definition combine in British English