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combined operations

American  

plural noun

  1. war operations carried out cooperatively by two or more allied nations or by coordination of the land, sea, and air forces of one or more nations.


Etymology

Origin of combined operations

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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The Russian army, on the other hand, seems to do little training in combined operations.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2023

In previous years, some investors and management teams tended to favor sprawling conglomerates, touting the benefits of combined operations and teams.

From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2022

Now that Webb is fueled, the mission team will begin "combined operations," according to the statement.

From Scientific American • Dec. 8, 2021

The two combined operations and the Waldorf Astoria, the first to feature electricity and in-room telephones, became a favorite of the rich and famous.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2016

The combined operations which were the normal expression of the British method of making war on the limited basis were of two main classes.

From Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)