Subsidiaries Meaning in English
word · lemma: subsidiary
Definição
Companies that are controlled or owned by a larger parent company.
Uso & Nuances
Usually used in a business or legal context. Most often appears in the plural, as many large corporations have several 'subsidiaries.' Not to be confused with 'branches' (which are parts of the same company, not separate companies). Common collocation: 'wholly owned subsidiaries.'
Frases de Exemplo
The company has five subsidiaries in Europe.
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Our subsidiaries operate in different industries.
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All subsidiaries must follow the parent company's policies.
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Many multinational firms acquire subsidiaries to enter new markets quickly.
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After the merger, three major subsidiaries were created to handle different regions.
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Some of our subsidiaries are joint ventures with local partners.
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