join
/dʒɔɪn/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To become a member of an organization, team, or group.
She decided to join the local running club this spring.
Why did he refuse to join the union after starting the new job?
To connect, link, or fasten two or more things together.
A narrow covered walkway joins the main house to the detached garage.
Were the two metal pipes joined securely before the water was turned on?
To come together with someone or accompany them in an activity.
Would you like to join us for dinner at the new restaurant tonight?
Several visiting researchers joined the team during the afternoon workshop.
To meet or unite at a specific physical point.
The two wide rivers join just south of the state border.
Where do the highway and the access road join?
How it's used
When this means “become a member”
- join the group
“joined it.”
He joined the committee last month.
When this means “connect two things”
- join the two pieces
“joined them.”
The workers joined the two sections with heavy bolts.
Collocations
- join the club
- join the military
- join a committee
- join the workforce
- join together
- join us for dinner
Synonyms
- enroll in
- sign up for
- connect
- link
- accompany
- converge
Idioms
join forces
to combine efforts or resources to achieve a common goal
The two departments joined forces to complete the project on time.
join the ranks of
to become one of a particular class or group of people
She recently joined the ranks of published authors.
join hands
to hold hands, or to unite in supporting a shared cause
Neighbors joined hands to clean up the damaged community park.