converge
verb
uk/kənˈvɜːdʒ/ us [ I ] ECONOMICS
if two or more economies converge, they become more similar to each other:
converge with sth The European economies have not yet converged with each other enough to make the euro a lasting success.
[ I or T ] ECONOMICS
if prices, levels, or rates converge or are converged, they become or are made more similar to each other:
Price/earnings ratios of different industrial sectors have dramatically converged in recent years.
Increasing flexibility in transportation will have the effect of converging gas prices around the world.
[ I or T ] COMMERCE
if two different types of product, industry, etc. converge or are converged, they join together or are joined together:
Fixed and mobile phone services are increasingly converging.
The new system allows customers to converge high-speed internet content with satellite TV.
convergence
noun [ U ]
the convergence of digital and broadcast media