join+forces
11join forces — combine efforts. → join …
12join forces (with somebody) — join/combine ˈforces (with sb) idiom to work together in order to achieve a shared aim • The two firms joined forces to win the contract. Main entry: ↑forceidiom …
13join forces — collaborate, work together, team up, form an alliance or coalition …
14combine/join forces — Ⅰ. combine/join forces ► to work with someone in order to achieve something you both want: »The two companies, one Dutch the other French, have just joined forces to exploit the European market for petfood. Main Entry: ↑force Ⅱ. join forces ► to… …
15join forces with — unite with …
16join — [dʒɔɪn] verb 1. [intransitive, transitive] to become a member of a group, team, or organization: • She was invited to join the company s board. • Turkey is not a member of the EU, but wants to join. 2. [intransitive, transitive] to start working… …
17join — ► VERB 1) link or become linked or connected to. 2) unite to form a whole. 3) become a member or employee of. 4) (join up) become a member of the armed forces. 5) take part in (an activity). 6) come into the company of …
18join — join, conjoin, combine, unite, connect, link, associate, relate are comparable when meaning to attach or fasten one thing to another or several things to each other or to become so attached or fastened. Join stresses the bringing or coming… …
19join — [join] vt. [ME joinen < OFr joindre < L jungere, to bind together, YOKE] 1. to put or bring together; connect; fasten 2. to make into one; unite [join forces, join people in marriage] 3. to become a part or member of; enter into association …
20join\ hands — • join forces • join hands v. phr. To get together for the same aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and the graduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in …
