"Combine" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ [UK] Forms: the Combine [canonical]
Etymology: From combine, referring to the merger and purchase of various underground railway, tram and bus companies in London, combining them into one organisation. Originally applied to Underground Electric Railways of London Company Ltd, since used for successor organisations. Etymology templates: {{m|en|combine}} combine Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Combine}} the Combine
  1. (colloquial) London Underground Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-Combine-en-name-s~DNX7NV

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