to put two or more things together so that they form a single thing
Mixing red and blue paint will combine them into purple.
The chef decided to combine garlic and ginger for a stronger flavor.
✦ From Latin combinare “to unite, yoke together,” from com- “together” + bīnī “two at a time.”
a large farm machine that cuts and separates grain crops
The farmer drove the combine across the wheat field at dawn.
Dust rose behind the combine as it harvested barley.
to have two or more qualities or functions at the same time
The smartwatch combines a phone, fitness tracker, and music player in one device.
The new library building combines modern glass walls with old brick arches.
to join with another person or group for a shared purpose
Several charities combined to send aid after the earthquake.
The two companies will combine to create a larger network.
a group of companies or people that work together for their own benefit
Several airlines formed a combine to control ticket prices.
The oil combine dominated the regional market for decades.
