Yoke together
/\ˈjoʊk təˈɡɛðər\/B2
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1. To literally join two or more items or creatures with a yoke, often in the context of farming where animals like oxen are joined to pull a plow.
- The farmers yoked together the two oxen to plow their fields.
- Traditionally, horses were yoked together to pull carriages.
2. To metaphorically or figuratively bring people, things, or concepts into close association or cooperation.
- The new law yoked together various departments to tackle climate change effectively.
- The project yoked together experts from different fields to create an innovative solution.
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