associar

Senses

1. 1.

   to associate, to connect

   to make a mental or logical connection between things or ideas

2. 2.

   to join, to become a member

   to become a member of an organization or group

3. 3.

   to combine, to unite

   to bring together or merge things or people for a common purpose

Examples

• "Muitas pessoas associam o verão a férias na praia."

  Many people associate summer with beach vacations.

• "Ele decidiu se associar ao clube de xadrez da escola."

  He decided to join the school chess club.

• "As duas empresas vão associar seus esforços para desenvolver o projeto."

  The two companies will combine their efforts to develop the project.

Usage

Common as a reflexive verb "associar-se" (to join/become a member). Frequently used with the preposition "a" (associar algo a algo). Often appears in contexts of partnerships, mental connections, and organizational membership.