combinedcompanies
nounUK /kəmˈbaɪnd ˈkʌmpəniz/
US /kəmˈbaɪnd ˈkʌmpəniz/
Two or more companies that join together to become one big group.
The combinedcompanies now share one big office and one boss.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Companies that are working together on the same project.
The combinedcompanies built the new bridge together.
3. The result of one company buying another company.
After the deal, the combinedcompanies had twice as many workers.
4. A group of companies owned by the same parent organization.
The combinedcompanies all use the same logo.