Pronunciation: /kənˈɡlɑːmərət/
noun a corporation consisting of several companies or divisions in different industries
A1 A conglomerate is a large corporation made up of several smaller companies.
A2 The media conglomerate owns newspapers, TV stations, and radio channels.
B1 The conglomerate expanded its business by acquiring smaller companies in the industry.
B2 The multinational conglomerate operates in various sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare.
C1 The conglomerate's CEO is known for his strategic vision and leadership skills.
C2 Investors are closely monitoring the conglomerate's performance in the market.
verb to gather into a single whole; to unite into a single mass or body
A1 I conglomerate my socks before putting them in the drawer.
A2 She conglomerates all her bills in one folder to keep them organized.
B1 The company plans to conglomerate its various departments into one cohesive unit.
B2 The merger will conglomerate two major corporations into a single entity.
C1 The artist's work conglomerates various styles and influences to create a unique aesthetic.
C2 The author's latest novel conglomerates elements of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres.
formal The conglomerate acquired several smaller companies to expand its market reach.
informal That conglomerate owns a bunch of different businesses, like restaurants and clothing stores.
slang The conglomerate is like the big boss in the business world.
figurative The conglomerate of ideas in his mind formed a powerful solution to the problem.
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