Combine

See also: combine and combiné

English

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.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkɒm.baɪn/

Proper noun

the Combine

(colloquial) London Underground

Anagrams

becomin'

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