combo
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1 a combination of things (n.) B1 Intermediate Informala set of things that are used or happen together.
a combination of different things, often referring to a set of food items or a specific arrangement of clothes.
ExampleThe burger and fries combo is much cheaper than buying them separately.
ExampleThe designer's latest collection features a striking combo of traditional silk fabrics and modern industrial hardware.
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2 gaming moves (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Computinga series of successful moves or attacks in a video game.
a sequence of actions performed in rapid succession, typically in fighting or rhythm games, to achieve a higher score or damage.
ExampleHe won the match by landing a ten-hit combo at the very last second.
ExampleMastering the character's air-dash combo is essential for competitive play at the professional level.
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3 musical group (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Musica small group of musicians who play together, especially jazz.
a small jazz or dance band, typically consisting of three to six players.
ExampleThe jazz combo played in the corner of the café all evening.
ExampleThe university's premier jazz combo is touring several European festivals this summer to showcase their original compositions.
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4 to combine (v.) C1 Advanced Informal Slangto put two or more things together.
to combine or link elements together, often used in the context of gaming or technical configurations.
ExampleYou can combo these two abilities to deal more damage to the boss.
ExampleAdvanced players often look for ways to combo different elemental effects to bypass enemy resistances.
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