Meaning of the word "make common cause with" in English

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make common cause with

US /meɪk ˌkɑː.mən ˈkɑːz wɪθ/
UK /meɪk ˌkɑː.mən ˈkɑːz wɪθ/
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Idiom

1.

to join with someone else in order to achieve a shared aim

Example:
The two rival factions decided to make common cause with each other against the invading army.
Environmental groups often make common cause with local communities to protect natural habitats.
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