fuse; blend; merge; integrate
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to fuse; to melt together (of metals)
technicalTechnical term originally used in metallurgy. Emphasizes the physical process of metals melting and combining into an alloy.
These two metals fused together under high temperature.
Alloys are made by fusing different metals together.
verb
to merge; to blend harmoniously (cultures, ideas)
Metaphorical extension describing the harmonious combination of cultures, styles, or ideas. Often used in sociology, cultural studies, and art.
The fusion of Eastern and Western cultures has created unique art forms.
In this city, tradition and modernity blend perfectly.
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Music is a fusion of emotion and technique.
verb
to integrate; to combine into a unified whole
General sense indicating the combination of organizations, systems, technologies, or data into a unified entity. Common in business and technology contexts.
The two companies decided to merge into a single entity.
This technology integrates artificial intelligence with big data analysis.