Meaning of the word "united we stand, divided we fall" in English

What does "united we stand, divided we fall" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

united we stand, divided we fall

US /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd wi stænd dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd wi fɔːl/
UK /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd wi stænd dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd wi fɔːl/
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Idiom

a phrase used to encourage people to work together, suggesting that if they are united they will be successful, but if they are divided they will fail

Example:
We must work together to win this election; united we stand, divided we fall.
The team realized that united we stand, divided we fall applies to sports as much as politics.