bonding

The act by which something is bonded or joined together.

A systems view of reality allows one to see that it is made of successive layers of bonded elements, each layer with properties emergent from the previous one: atoms are particular bondings of more elementary particles[…]

A relationship between a parent and offspring that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.

A close friendship that develops between adults, often as a result of intense experiences, as those shared in military combat.

a work bonding session

sibling bonding

A method of aggregating multiple network interfaces on a computer into a single logical interface

An arrangement by which goods remain in the customs warehouses until the duties are paid.