Egyesíteni

Egyesíteni is a Hungarian verb meaning to make two or more things become one, i.e., to unify, merge, or consolidate. The term is used for both abstract concepts such as ideas or processes and concrete entities such as organizations, companies, or administrative units. In corporate, municipal, and administrative contexts, egyesíteni denotes the act of bringing separate components under a single organizational framework, often through a formal merger or consolidation process.

Etymology and form: the word derives from egyes, meaning one or united, with the causative suffix -íteni, forming the verb that expresses the act of causing to become one. The related noun egyesítés refers to the act of unifying, while egyesült means united or combined. The verb follows standard inflection patterns in Hungarian, with past tense forms such as egyesítettem and egyesítetted.

Usage and contexts: egyesíteni is common in business and public administration. Examples include merging two companies into a new entity, or consolidating several municipalities into a single local government. It can also be used more generally for unifying policies, procedures, or systems.

Related terms: egyesítés (merger, unification), összeolvadás (consolidation/absorption in corporate terms), egyesülés (union, merger), egységesítés (standardization, unification of standards). The choice among these terms depends on nuance: egyesítés emphasizes the act of making one, while összeolvadás or egyesülés highlight the process of joining.