Verb (5-dan, む, transitive)
1. to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms)
手を後ろで組んでいる。They have their hands clasped behind their back.
2. to put together; to construct; to assemble; to produce (e.g. TV program)
わざと弱いチームを組んだとか。It is said that they deliberately put together a weak team.
3. to braid; to plait
赤と白の糸でひもを組んだ。I braided a cord out of red and white thread.
4. to grapple; to wrestle
柔道では、まず相手と組むことが大切だ。In judo, it's important to first grapple with your opponent.
5. to unite; to join; to link up; to form an alliance
ここでも誰も私と組んでくれなかった。Here too, no one would team up with me.
6. to set (e.g. type)
7. to issue (e.g. money order)