rejoin

[riːˈdʒɔɪn]

rejoin Definition

  • 1say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner
  • 2return to a place or situation after being away

Using rejoin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rejoin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He rejoined with a sarcastic comment.

  • Example

    She rejoined the company after a year of absence.

  • Example

    I will rejoin you later at the party.

  • Example

    The team captain rejoined the game after recovering from an injury.

rejoin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rejoin

Phrases with rejoin

  • to return to the main point of an argument or discussion

    Example

    Let's rejoin issue and focus on the topic at hand.

  • to return to a conflict or struggle

    Example

    After a brief rest, the soldiers rejoined the battle with renewed energy.

  • to return to a group or organization

    Example

    After completing his studies, he rejoined the ranks of the company as a full-time employee.

Origins of rejoin

from Old French 'rejoindre', meaning 'to rejoin, meet'

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Summary: rejoin in Brief

The verb 'rejoin' [riːˈdʒɔɪn] has two main meanings. The first is to respond to a remark or accusation, often in a sharp or witty manner, as in 'He rejoined with a sarcastic comment.' The second is to return to a place or situation after being away, as in 'She rejoined the company after a year of absence.' 'Rejoin' can also be used in phrases like 'rejoin issue,' meaning to return to the main point of an argument, and 'rejoin battle,' meaning to return to a conflict.

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