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combo

n. · v.
US //ˈkɑmˌboʊ// UK //kˈɒmbəʊ// com·bo
  1. 1 a combination of things (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Informal

    a 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.

    Example

    The burger and fries combo is much cheaper than buying them separately.

    Example

    The designer's latest collection features a striking combo of traditional silk fabrics and modern industrial hardware.

  2. 2 gaming moves (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Computing

    a 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.

    Example

    He won the match by landing a ten-hit combo at the very last second.

    Example

    Mastering the character's air-dash combo is essential for competitive play at the professional level.

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  1. 3 musical group (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Music

    a small group of musicians who play together, especially jazz.

    a small jazz or dance band, typically consisting of three to six players.

    Example

    The jazz combo played in the corner of the café all evening.

    Example

    The university's premier jazz combo is touring several European festivals this summer to showcase their original compositions.

  2. 4 to combine (v.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Slang

    to put two or more things together.

    to combine or link elements together, often used in the context of gaming or technical configurations.

    Example

    You can combo these two abilities to deal more damage to the boss.

    Example

    Advanced players often look for ways to combo different elemental effects to bypass enemy resistances.

Origin

Clipping of combination + -o.

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