This means people or groups come together to be one. They share the same goal and help each other as one group.
The team is united for the big game.
We are united in helping others.
When small regions or countries join to make one country, we say they are united. This is often used for countries made of states or regions.
The United States is a large country.
The United Kingdom has four parts.
This means people think the same way and agree with each other. They act in a friendly and peaceful way together.
The family was united in their decision.
The workers are united on the issue.
When people or players work closely together to reach a goal, they are united. It means they do things as one group, not alone.
United players work well as a team.
The united group finished the project.
Sometimes 'United' is part of a company's or team's name. It does not mean the usual meaning but shows the name of a group or business.
Manchester United is a football club.
He works for United Airlines.
This meaning is about being legally or officially joined. Groups or countries make agreements to work together as one in law or business.
The companies are united under one contract.
Several countries united to fight crime.