1. the combination of two or more companies into one company
Usage: business; plural of merger

Examples

• The bank announced several mergers with smaller financial institutions.
• Corporate mergers often result in job losses.
• The government must approve large mergers to prevent monopolies.
• Recent mergers in the airline industry have reduced competition.
• Technology mergers have created some of the world’s largest companies.
• The merger between the two hospitals will improve patient care.
• Shareholders voted to approve the merger proposal.