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com|bat|ant /kɒ mbət ^ə nt, [AM ] kəmbæ t-/ (combatants ) N‑COUNT [usu pl] A combatant is a person, group, or country that takes part in the fighting in a war. □  I have never suggested that U.N. forces could physically separate the combatants in the region. □  They come from the combatant nations.

com|bat|ive /kɒ mbət I v, [AM ] kəmbæ t I v/ ADJ A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue. □  He conducted the meeting in his usual combative style, refusing to admit any mistakes. ●  com|bat|ive|ness N‑UNCOUNT □  They quickly developed a reputation for combativeness.

co m|bat trou |sers N‑PLURAL [oft a pair of N ] Combat trousers are large, loose trousers with lots of pockets. □  He was wearing black combat trousers and a hooded fleece.

com|bi|na|tion ◆◇◇ /kɒ mb I ne I ʃ ^ə n/ (combinations ) N‑COUNT A combination of things is a mixture of them. □ [+ of ] …a fantastic combination of colours. □ [+ of ] …the combination of science and art. SYNONYMS combination NOUN

mix:The story is a magical mix of fantasy and reality.

mixture:They looked at him with a mixture of horror, envy, and awe.

blend:…a blend of wine and sparkling water.

compound:Honey is a compound of water, sugar, vitamins and enzymes.

fusion:His fusions of jazz, pop and African melodies have proved highly successful.

com|bi|na |tion lock (combination locks ) N‑COUNT A combination lock is a lock which can only be opened by turning a dial or a number of dials according to a particular series of letters or numbers. □  …a briefcase with combination locks.

com|bine ◆◇◇ (combines , combining , combined ) The verb is pronounced /kəmba I n/. The noun is pronounced /kɒ mba I n/. 1 VERB If you combine two or more things or if they combine , they exist together. □ [V n + with ] The Church has something to say on how to combine freedom with responsibility. □ [V to-inf] Relief workers say it's worse than ever as disease and starvation combine to kill thousands. □ [V -ed] This technique combined with any other therapy is perfectly safe. [Also V n]

2 VERB If you combine two or more things or if they combine , they join together to make a single thing. □ [V n] David Jacobs was given the job of combining the data from these 19 studies into one giant study. □ [V n + with ] Combine the flour with 3 tablespoons water to make a paste. □ [V ] Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen combine chemically to form carbohydrates and fats. □ [V -ed + with ] Combined with other compounds, they created a massive dynamite-type bomb.

3 VERB If someone or something combines two qualities or features, they have both those qualities or features at the same time. □ [V n] Their system combines strong government and proportional representation. □ [V n + with ] …a clever, far-sighted lawyer who combines legal expertise with social concern. □ [V -ed] Her tale has a consciously youthful tone and storyline, combined with a sly humour.