to bring together / merge
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to merge
To unite people, groups, or things that were separate in one place or into one unit.
Die neue Software soll die Datenbanken aus beiden Abteilungen zusammenführen.
The new software is supposed to merge the databases from both departments.
to bring together
To introduce two or more people to each other, often with the intention that they build a relationship, either personal or professional.
Eine gemeinsame Freundin hat die beiden vor einem Jahr zusammengeführt.
A mutual friend brought the two of them together a year ago.
to bring together
To bring different elements, information, or storylines to a logical result or endpoint.
Der Detektiv konnte alle Hinweise zusammenführen und den Fall lösen.
The detective was able to bring all the clues together and solve the case.
'Zusammenführen' (to bring together / merge) is a separable verb. The prefix 'zusammen-' appears at the end in main clauses. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Manager führt die beiden Teams für das neue Projekt zusammen.
The manager brings the two teams together for the new project.
The meaning of 'zusammenführen' (to bring together / merge) depends on the object. If it refers to things or organizations, it means 'to unite' or 'to merge'. If it refers to people, it means 'to introduce' or 'to bring together'. If it refers to information, it means 'to combine into a result'.
Die neue Brücke führt die beiden Stadtteile zusammen.
The new bridge brings the two districts together.
In the sense of 'to unite' or 'to merge', the verb is often used for abstract or organizational things. Typical objects are: 'Daten' (data), 'Systeme' (systems), 'Unternehmen' (companies), 'Abteilungen' (departments), or 'Länder' (countries).
Die Software hilft dabei, verschiedene Dateiformate zusammenzuführen.
The software helps merge different file formats.
In the context of investigations or analyses, the phrase 'die Fäden zusammenführen' (to bring the threads together) is often used. It means connecting all individual pieces of information and clues into an overall picture.
Am Ende laufen bei der Projektleiterin alle Fäden zusammen.
In the end, all the threads come together with the project manager.
to mediate / arrange / convey
Both words can refer to initiating contact between two people. “Vermitteln” emphasizes the activity of an intermediary who makes the contact possible, while “zusammenführen” focuses more strongly on actually creating a personal connection. “Vermitteln” is appropriate for offering or arranging contact, while “zusammenführen” is more appropriate for bringing the people together.
Die Agentur führt Anna und den passenden Arbeitgeber zu einem Gespräch zusammen.
The agency brings Anna and the suitable employer together for a meeting.
Die Agentur vermittelt Anna den Kontakt zu einem passenden Arbeitgeber.
The agency arranges contact between Anna and a suitable employer.
