merger / reunification
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merger / integration
The process in which separate people, groups, organizations, or even data are brought back together into one unit.
Die Zusammenführung der beiden Unternehmen zu einem Konzern war eine große Herausforderung.
The merger of the two companies into one corporation was a major challenge.
reunification
Specifically the reunification of family members who have been separated by circumstances such as migration or war. Often used in the context of family reunification.
Nach langer Wartezeit wurde sein Antrag auf Zusammenführung mit seiner Familie genehmigt.
After a long waiting period, his application for reunification with his family was approved.
'Zusammenführung' (merger/reunification) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'zusammenführen' (to bring together). It consists of 'zusammen' (together) and 'führen' (to lead/guide). The ending '-ung' makes it a feminine noun that describes the process or result.
Die Zusammenführung der beiden Datensätze war kompliziert.
The merging of the two data sets was complicated.
To say what is being brought together, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. Both forms are correct and common.
Die Zusammenführung der verfeindeten Familien war ein Erfolg.
The reunification of the hostile families was a success.
In the general sense, the word is often used in an economic or organizational context. Typical combinations are 'die Zusammenführung von Abteilungen' (the merging of departments), 'von Unternehmen' (of companies), or 'von Daten' (of data).
Nach der Zusammenführung der Abteilungen gab es neue Arbeitsabläufe.
After the merger of the departments, there were new workflows.
In the context of families that have been separated, people almost always speak of 'Familienzusammenführung' (family reunification). This is a fixed term, especially in legal and social contexts.
Er hat einen Antrag auf Familienzusammenführung gestellt.
He submitted an application for family reunification.
union / association
Vereinigung and Zusammenführung can both refer to connecting several groups. Vereinigung focuses more on the resulting unity or outcome, while Zusammenführung focuses more on the process of organizing previously separate groups together.
Die Zusammenführung der bisher getrennt arbeitenden Vereine dauerte mehrere Monate.
Bringing the clubs, which had previously worked separately, together took several months.
Durch die Vereinigung der beiden Vereine entstand eine gemeinsame Organisation.
The union of the two clubs resulted in a joint organization.
