alliance

al|li|ance

W3 [əˈlaıəns] n

1.) an arrangement in which two or more countries, groups etc agree to work together to try to change or achieve something

alliance with

▪ Britain's military alliance with her NATO partners

alliance between

▪ the possibility of a political alliance between the two parties

make/enter into/form/forge an alliance

(=agree to work together)

▪ The companies have formed an alliance to market the product.

2.) a group of two or more countries, groups etc who work together to achieve something

▪ independent organizations and alliances

3.) in alliance (with sb/sth)

if two groups, countries etc are in alliance, they work together to achieve something or protect each another

▪ Relief workers in alliance with local charities are trying to help the famine victims.

4.) formal a close relationship, especially a marriage, between people

→unholy alliance at ↑unholy