godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
make (a promise); conclude (a contract)
Used for formally establishing agreements, promises, or contracts.
両社は業務提携の契約を取り結んだ。
The two companies concluded a business partnership agreement.
彼
They made a firm promise.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
Describes acting as an intermediary to facilitate a relationship or agreement between parties.
彼が仲人となって二人の縁談を取り結んだ。
He acted as a go-between and arranged their marriage meeting.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
curry favor with
Almost always used in the set phrase ご機嫌を取り結ぶ, meaning to ingratiate oneself with someone.
彼は上司のご機嫌を取り結ぶのに必死だ。
He is desperate to curry favor with his boss.