merger / union
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merger
The unification of two or more companies, organizations, or associations into a larger unit, often for economic or strategic reasons.
Der Zusammenschluss der beiden Firmen führte zur Entstehung eines neuen Marktführers.
The merger of the two companies led to the creation of a new market leader.
union
The coming together of people to form a group with a shared goal or interest.
Der Zusammenschluss mehrerer Bürgerinitiativen erhöhte den politischen Druck auf die Stadtverwaltung.
The union of several citizens' initiatives increased the political pressure on the city administration.
'Der Zusammenschluss' (merger/union) is derived from the separable verb 'sich zusammenschließen' (to join forces / to merge). The verb describes the active process of coming together, while the noun refers to the result or the act itself.
Die beiden Vereine haben sich zusammengeschlossen.
The two clubs have merged.
To describe the result of the merger or union, the preposition 'zu' followed by the dative is often used. The construction is: 'der Zusammenschluss zu etwas Neuem' (the merger/union into something new).
Der Zusammenschluss der Abteilungen zu einem großen Team war erfolgreich.
The merger of the departments into one large team was successful.
This meaning is typical of business and financial language. Common combinations are 'der Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen' (the merger of companies), 'ein strategischer Zusammenschluss' (a strategic merger), or 'ein Zusammenschluss durch Fusion' (a merger through fusion).
Die EU-Kommission muss dem Zusammenschluss der beiden Konzerne noch zustimmen.
The EU Commission still has to approve the merger of the two corporations.
When it refers to people, the word describes the formation of a group with a shared goal. Typical phrases are 'der Zusammenschluss von Bürgern' (the union of citizens), 'von Aktivisten' (of activists), or 'zu einem Verein' (into an association).
Der Zusammenschluss von Anwohnern protestierte gegen den Bau der neuen Straße.
The union of local residents protested against the construction of the new road.
union
Union and Zusammenschluss (coming together) both refer to a connection between several groups. Union usually emphasizes an organized alliance with a shared political or economic purpose. Zusammenschluss neutrally refers to the formation of a larger common unit and can also be used for people, associations, or companies.
Die fünf regionalen Vereine planen einen Zusammenschluss zu einem größeren Verband.
The five regional associations are planning to merge into a larger federation.
Die fünf Staaten gründeten eine Union für eine gemeinsame Wirtschaftspolitik.
The five states formed a union for a common economic policy.
