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.

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Etymology

Origin of combined operations

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

UBS said in a statement that it would put in place “operational and risk management discipline” across its combined operations.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

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

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2023

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

From Scientific American • Dec. 8, 2021

GE and its shareholders will own 50.1 percent of the combined operations, distancing the company from the cyclical rail market while leaving it with an ongoing stake in the recovery of North American freight demand.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2018

But where a convoy of transports forming part of a combined expedition was destined for an enemy's country and would have to overcome resistance by true combined operations, a covering battle-squadron was always provided.

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