fuse together

[/fjuːz təˈɡeðər/]
verb (phrasal verb)
fundir(-se) junto(s); unir(-se); fusionar(-se)
1. to join or blend two or more things into a single unified whole, either physically or abstractly
The two metals fuse together at high temperatures to create a stronger alloy.
Os dois metais se fundem juntos em temperaturas altas para criar uma liga mais forte.
2. to combine or integrate different elements, ideas, or groups so they become indistinguishable
The musical styles fuse together to create a unique sound.
Os estilos musicais se fusionam para criar um som único.
3. to become emotionally or socially united as one
The communities fused together after the disaster to support each other.
As comunidades se uniram após o desastre para se apoiar mutuamente.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'fundir-se' is more technical and commonly used in scientific, metallurgical, and industrial contexts, while 'se unir' is more colloquial and emotionally charged. In American English, 'fuse together' is frequently used in both technical (manufacturing, physics) and metaphorical contexts (relationships, communities, cultures). The phrasal verb emphasizes the act of combining distinct elements into something unified and inseparable.
NYC Slang
blend it together; meld it; come together
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blend togethermergeunitecombinejoinmeldintegrate
Antonyms / Antônimos
separatedividesplitdisconnectdissociate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fundir-se junto; fusionar-se
Most common in technical and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
se misturar; se unir
More colloquial usage, preferred in informal speech
São Paulo
se integrar; fusionar
Used frequently in business and technical contexts
Portugal
fundir-se em conjunto; unir-se
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but with slight phonetic variations

Related Words

fusionfusedfusingblendmergeamalgamateconsolidate

Related Idioms & Phrases

fuse together as one
fuse together into a single unit
fuse together in harmony
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