The phrase often implies bringing people or things into physical closeness, not just metaphorically.

Physical Proximity

Sometimes used to describe creating a feeling of connection or unity among people.

Emotional Bond

Highlights the intention of working toward a common objective.

Refers to combining expertise from different fields for collaborative work.

Used for combining diverse elements into a cohesive whole.

Emphasizes the merging of ideas into a new, single concept.

Can indicate the process of overcoming disagreements or disputes.

The phrase may imply finding compromise between opposing stances.