to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
共通の経済目標を達成するためにグループとして団結する (kyōtsū no keizai mokuhyō o tassei suru tame ni gurūpu toshite danketsu suru)
"Several small countries banded up for regional cooperation."
"いくつかの小さな国々が地域協力のために団結した。" (Ikutsuka no chīsana kuniguni ga chiiki kyōryoku no tame ni danketsu shita.)
to show goodwill or friendship by giving presents to people...
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
to assume responsibility from someone else
to strengthen relationships by developing mutual confidence
to prepare yourself for sustained effort