affiliate: signification et définitions

To adopt or accept as a member, subordinate associate, or branch: The HMO affiliated the clinics last year.

To associate (oneself) as a subordinate, subsidiary, employee, or member: affiliated herself with a new law firm.

To assign the origin of.

To become closely connected or associated: The two unions voted to affiliate.

A person, organization, or establishment associated with another as a subordinate, subsidiary, or member: network affiliates.