united
adjective /juˈnaɪtɪd/
/juˈnaɪtɪd/
Idioms - (of countries) joined together as a political unit or by shared aims
- the United States of America
- efforts to build a united Europe
- a politically united federation
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- stand
- …
- closely
- firmly
- absolutely
- …
- against
- in
- with
- …
- (of people or groups) in agreement and working together
- We need to become a more united team.
- united in something They are united in their opposition to the plan.
- united in doing something The two parties were united in insisting on keeping the two regions of the Sudan together.
- united by something The various religious and ethnic groupings were united by their desire to end British rule.
- united against somebody/something The EU has sent a clear message that it stands united against terrorism.
- united behind somebody/something In contrast, the Republican Party is united behind its candidate.
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementb1- Our nation needs to stand united.
- The members of the team were absolutely united in their common goal.
- We ask others to stand united with us.
- They were totally united in their aims.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- stand
- …
- closely
- firmly
- absolutely
- …
- against
- in
- with
- …
- used in the names of some teams and companies
- Manchester United
- United Biscuits
Idioms
form, present, etc. a united front
- to show people that all members of a group have the same opinion about things
- The prime minister stressed the need to present a united front.