ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Converge

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Converge is a verb meaning (intransitive) (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer.

Meaning

(intransitive) (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, mathematics) (said of a sequence or series) To have a (finite, proper) limit.
  2. (intransitive, computing) (said of an iterative process) To reach a stable end point.
  3. (transitive) To cause to converge; to bring together.

Example Sentences

ideas converge
The mountains converge into a single ridge.
I am walking down a snowy street in Brookline. Three men and I converge at a front door, introduce ourselves, and shake hands.
Microsoft Windows 98 software installer By converging real-time 2-D and 3-D graphics, digital video and audio, and the Internet, Windows 98 redefines the role of the computer as an entertainment platform.

Word Forms

Synonyms for converge

Depending on context, synonyms include meet.

Antonyms for converge

Common opposites include diverge.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include meet, convergent, merge, convergence, combine, interface.

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