amalgamate the departments
/əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪt ðə dɪˈpɑːt.mənts/
Meaning
To combine or merge two or more distinct business departments into a single, unified department. This formal term is common during corporate restructuring, mergers, or cost-cutting phases.
Examples
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The consultancy suggested we amalgamate the departments of marketing and public relations.
The consultancy suggested we amalgamate the departments of marketing and public relations.
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To streamline operations, the board decided to amalgamate the departments under one director.
To streamline operations, the board decided to amalgamate the departments under one director.
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It will take several months to fully amalgamate the departments after the merger.
It will take several months to fully amalgamate the departments after the merger.
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Employees are worried about job security as we prepare to amalgamate the departments.
Employees are worried about job security as we prepare to amalgamate the departments.
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The main objective of the restructuring is to amalgamate the departments and eliminate redundant roles.
The main objective of the restructuring is to amalgamate the departments and eliminate redundant roles.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The CEO wants to amalgamate the departments together.
✓ The CEO wants to amalgamate the departments.
'Amalgamate' already means to combine or unite together, making the word 'together' redundant.
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✗ They decided to amalgamate between the departments.
✓ They decided to amalgamate the departments.
'Amalgamate' is a transitive verb that directly takes the departments as its direct object. No preposition like 'between' is needed.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The executive team believes that if we ___, we can reduce administrative overhead by twenty percent.
💡 Combine the distinct organizational units.
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amalgamate the departments
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It is challenging to ___ because of the different workplace cultures in sales and customer service.
💡 Merge the separate business divisions.
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amalgamate the departments