merger
gb/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ/ us/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ/
B2
英語
~ 8900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
event
1
joining of companies into one
A business deal where two or more companies come together to become one company.
用法パターン：
a merger between [company] and [company]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use *merger* as a verb (e.g., "The two companies **mergered** last year"). The correct verb is *merge* ("The two companies **merged** last year"), and *merger* is a noun ("The **merger** happened last year"). Another common confusion is between *merger* and *acquisition*: a merger usually suggests companies join more or less as equals, while an acquisition suggests one company buys another.
類義語
corporate combination (More technical; emphasizes the structural joining of companies.)
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amalgamation (More formal and less common; used especially in British and legal/business contexts.)
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takeover (Often implies one company buying control of another rather than an equal joining, and can sound more aggressive.)
対義語
divestiture (Refers to selling or separating parts of a company, the opposite of combining companies.)
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spin-off (A company creates a new independent company from part of itself, the reverse direction of a merger.)
コロケーション
corporate merger
|proposed merger
|merger deal
|merger agreement
|merger talks
|merger approval
テーマ
business
|economics
|law
|finance
例文
- The government approved the merger between the two largest airlines after a lengthy review.
- Shareholders voted in favor of the merger with the European car manufacturer.
- The tech giant announced a $40 billion merger deal with its main rival.
- Lawyers are still negotiating the final terms of the proposed merger.
- Regulators blocked the planned merger on the grounds that it would reduce competition.
学習者向け例文
- The two banks are planning a merger next year.
- Many workers lost their jobs after the merger.
- Our company grew quickly after its merger with a big US firm.
- The news talked about a merger between two phone companies.
- The merger was stopped because the government said it was not fair.
名詞
B2
event
2
joining of organizations or groups
A change where two or more groups, clubs, or other organizations become one organization.
用法パターン：
a merger of [two organizations] into [one organization]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think *merger* is only used for companies, but it is also common for parties, unions, schools, and other organizations. The grammar is the same: *a merger of X and Y* or *a merger between X and Y*.
類義語
union (Broad term for joining; can sound more general and less administrative than *merger*.)
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fusion (More formal and figurative-sounding; often used for political parties or cultures joining.)
対義語
split (General term for one group breaking into two or more separate groups.)
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separation (Formal term for parts moving apart instead of coming together.)
コロケーション
party merger
|union merger
|merger of departments
|merger of ministries
|school merger
|merger of agencies
テーマ
politics
|sports
|society
|business
|work
例文
- The merger of the two small political parties created a stronger opposition bloc.
- Parents protested the proposed merger of the local primary schools.
- The union merger is expected to give workers more bargaining power.
- After the merger of the departments, staff had to learn new reporting lines.
- The league approved the merger of the two struggling football clubs.
学習者向け例文
- There was a merger of two small schools in our town.
- The city is talking about a merger of the fire and police departments.
- The merger of the two clubs made one big club.
- Some members do not like the merger and want to stay independent.
- The merger of the charities helped them save money.
名詞
technical
C1
event
3
one legal right absorbed into another
In legal language, the idea that an earlier right or contract is covered and replaced by a later, stronger right or contract.
用法パターン：
the merger of [earlier right] into [later right]
類義語
integration (Used especially in *integration clause*; similar legal idea that previous agreements are included in and replaced by a final written contract.)
対義語
survival (In contract law, a clause that makes some earlier rights or obligations continue instead of being merged and extinguished.)
コロケーション
merger doctrine
|doctrine of merger
|merger clause
|rule of merger
|statutory merger
テーマ
law
例文
- Under the merger doctrine, the buyer's rights under the contract were absorbed into the deed.
- The court held that the merger of the lesser offense into the greater offense barred a separate conviction.
- An integration, or merger, clause states that the written contract is the complete agreement between the parties.
学習者向け例文
- In this case, the judge talks about the merger of two legal rights.
- The merger clause says that only what is written in the contract is valid.
- Because of the legal merger, the smaller right no longer exists on its own.
文法
辞書形
merger
IPA
GB/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ/
US/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ/
音節・強勢
mer - ger （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (mer)
活用形
Noun
- Base: merger
- Plural: merger, mergers
関連語
Forms
mergers
noun
Core family
merge
verb B2
Related words
mergeable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmerge
verb
Advanced or less common
demerge
verb
demerger
noun
表現
mega-merger
1/mˈɛɡə mˈɚd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
very large company merger
A very large and important merger between huge companies.
例文
- The oil industry has been reshaped by a series of mega-mergers.
- Regulators are taking a close look at the proposed mega-merger in the telecom sector.
merger agreement
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
technical
legal contract for a merger
The legal document that explains all the terms and details of a merger.
例文
- The companies signed a merger agreement after six months of negotiations.
- Under the merger agreement, all employees will keep their jobs for at least one year.
merger approval
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ əpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
official permission for a merger
A decision by a government, regulator, or shareholders that a merger can happen.
例文
- The companies are still waiting for merger approval from US regulators.
- Shareholder merger approval is one of the last steps in the process.
merger bid
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ bˈɪd/
fixed phrase
offer to carry out a merger
An offer from one company to another company suggesting a merger and giving a price or terms.
例文
- The board rejected the rival’s merger bid as too low.
- Share prices jumped after news of a possible merger bid.
merger boom
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ bˈum/
fixed phrase
time with many big mergers
A time when many large mergers happen, usually when the economy is strong.
例文
- Analysts say we are in the middle of a new merger boom.
- The last merger boom ended with the financial crisis.
merger control
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
technical
regulation of mergers by authorities
The system where government offices check and control mergers to make sure they do not hurt competition.
例文
- EU merger control rules require notification of large cross‑border deals.
- The deal is subject to merger control in several countries.
merger deal
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ dˈil/
fixed phrase
agreed merger transaction
A particular business agreement where two companies decide to merge.
例文
- The $20 billion merger deal created the world’s largest beer company.
- Investors reacted positively to the merger deal announced on Monday.
merger of equals
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ əv ˈikwəlz/
fixed phrase
merger of similarly sized companies
A merger where the companies are more or less the same size and have similar strength, so neither one clearly takes over the other.
例文
- The CEOs described the deal as a merger of equals, not a takeover.
- Some analysts doubt that any merger of equals can truly treat both sides the same.
merger proposal
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ pɹəpˈoʊzəl/
fixed phrase
suggested plan for a merger
A plan or idea for a merger that is given to another company, to shareholders, or to regulators for consideration.
例文
- Shareholders will vote on the merger proposal next month.
- The merger proposal faces strong opposition from employees.
merger review
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
technical
official check of a merger
The process where a government or regulator carefully studies a planned merger.
例文
- The merger review is expected to take at least six months.
- During the merger review, regulators will examine the impact on consumers.
merger talks
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚ tˈɔks/
fixed phrase
discussions about merging
Discussions between companies or organizations about a possible merger.
例文
- Merger talks between the two airlines broke down last week.
- The company confirmed that it is in merger talks with a major competitor.
mergers and acquisitions
1/mˈɚd͡ʒɚz ˈænd ˌækwɪzˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
technical
buying and joining companies
The general business activity where companies buy other companies or join together with them.
例文
- She works in the mergers and acquisitions department of an investment bank.
- The report predicts a rise in mergers and acquisitions over the next year.
- New rules could slow down cross-border mergers and acquisitions.