World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesSi no puedes vencerlos, únete a ellos
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Si no puedes vencerlos, únete a ellos
"En el mundo empresarial, a veces es mejor decir: 'Si no puedes vencerlos, únete a ellos.'"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A saying that suggests one should join forces with those one cannot defeat.
"In the face of overwhelming competition, the startup decided to adopt the strategy: 'If you can't defeat them, join them.'" - 2
A strategy of cooperation rather than conflict when faced with a stronger opponent.
"After realizing they couldn't win the market share battle, they opted for a partnership, embodying the idea of 'if you can't defeat them, join them.'"
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
This phrase is an English proverb that dates back to the 20th century. It suggests a pragmatic approach to dealing with opposition, implying that if one cannot overcome an adversary, it may be wiser to align with them. The phrase reflects a shift in social and political strategies over time, emphasizing adaptability and compromise.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "If You Can't Defeat Them, Join Them"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "If You Can't Defeat Them, Join Them" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Si vous ne pouvez pas les vaincre, rejoignez-les
Transliteration: Si vous ne pouvez pas les vaincre, rejoignez-les
"Dans les affaires, parfois, il vaut mieux dire : 'Si vous ne pouvez pas les vaincre, rejoignez-les.'"
Wenn du sie nicht besiegen kannst, schließe dich ihnen an
Transliteration: Wenn du sie nicht besiegen kannst, schließe dich ihnen an
"In der Geschäftswelt gilt oft: 'Wenn du sie nicht besiegen kannst, schließe dich ihnen an.'"
Se non puoi sconfiggerli, unisciti a loro
Transliteration: Se non puoi sconfiggerli, unisciti a loro
"Nel mondo degli affari, a volte è meglio dire: 'Se non puoi sconfiggerli, unisciti a loro.'"
Si no puedes vencerlos, únete a ellos
Transliteration: Si no puedes vencerlos, únete a ellos
"En el mundo empresarial, a veces es mejor decir: 'Si no puedes vencerlos, únete a ellos.'"
Se você não pode vencê-los, junte-se a eles
Transliteration: Se você não pode vencê-los, junte-se a eles
"No mundo dos negócios, às vezes é melhor dizer: 'Se você não pode vencê-los, junte-se a eles.'"
अगर आप उन्हें हरा नहीं सकते, तो उनसे जुड़ें
Transliteration: Agar aap unhein hara nahin sakte, to unse juden
"व्यापार में, कभी-कभी यह कहना बेहतर होता है: 'अगर आप उन्हें हरा नहीं सकते, तो उनसे जुड़ें।'"
如果你无法击败他们，就加入他们
Transliteration: Rúguǒ nǐ wúfǎ jíbài tāmen, jiù jiārù tāmen
"在商业中，有时最好说：'如果你无法击败他们，就加入他们。'"
그들을 이길 수 없다면, 그들과 합류하라
Transliteration: Geudeul-eul igil su eobsdamyeon, geudeul-gwa hamnyuhala
"비즈니스에서 때때로 이렇게 말하는 것이 좋습니다: '그들을 이길 수 없다면, 그들과 합류하라.'"
彼らに勝てないなら、彼らに加わりなさい
Transliteration: Karera ni katenai nara, karera ni kuwari nasai
"ビジネスの世界では、時にはこう言うのが良いです: '彼らに勝てないなら、彼らに加わりなさい。'"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsTo question someone thoroughly about a completed mission, project, or undertaking.
A document or electronic record issued by a carrier or shipping company confirming that goods have been received and dispatched for transport to a specified destination.
Apt to shoot without sufficient provocation or before fully assessing a situation.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "If You Can't Defeat Them, Join Them"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.