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join forces
[/dʒɔɪn ˈfɔːrsɪz/]
verb phrase
unir forças
1.
to work together with others toward a common goal; to combine efforts or resources
The two companies decided to join forces to develop a new product.
As duas empresas decidiram unir forças para desenvolver um novo produto.
2.
to unite militarily or in alliance for a common purpose
Several nations joined forces against the enemy.
Várias nações uniram forças contra o inimigo.
NYC Slang
team up / link up
Synonyms
unite
collaborate
cooperate
team up
combine efforts
ally
band together
Antonyms
split up
separate
divide
part ways
go it alone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
unir forças
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
unir forças / se juntar
colloquial alternative: 'se juntar' is commonly used
São Paulo
unir forças
formal business context preferred
Portugal
unir forças / associar-se
'associar-se' also used in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
unite in common cause
combine resources
form an alliance
pool efforts
stand together
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