conglomerate conglomerate /kənˈglɑːmɝət/

adjective

1. Composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass  ( conglomerate )
   composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass
    The conglomerate peoples of New England
   the conglomerate peoples of New England
   

noun

1. A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization  ( conglomerate , empire )
   a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
   
2. A composite rock made up of particles of varying size  ( conglomerate , pudding stone )
   a composite rock made up of particles of varying size
    The hiking trail passed through a section of conglomerate rock, made up of pebbles and gravel cemented together
   The hiking trail passed through a section of conglomerate rock, made up of pebbles and gravel cemented together
   
   

verb

1. Collect or gather  ( conglomerate , cumulate , amass , accumulate , gather , pile up )
   collect or gather
    Journals are accumulating in my office
   Journals are accumulating in my office
    The work keeps piling up
   The work keeps piling up