join

[dʒɔɪn]

join Definition

• 1. to connect or link (two or more things) together
• 2. to become a member of an organization or group

Using join: Examples

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

• Example

  Can you join these two pieces of wood together?

• Example

  I would like to join the chess club.

• Example

  He joined the army after finishing college.

• Example

  The two rivers join together at this point.

join Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for join

• link
• unite
• combine
• merge
• connect

Antonyms for join

• separate
• disconnect
• detach

Idioms Using join

• join the ranks

  to become a member of a particular group, especially a prestigious or influential one

  Example

  After years of hard work, she finally joined the ranks of the company's top executives.

• join the fray

  to become involved in a dispute or fight

  Example

  When the argument became heated, he decided to join the fray and defend his friend.

• join hands

  to work together with someone else to achieve a common goal

  Example

  We need to join hands to solve this problem.

Phrases with join

• join forces

  to work together with someone or a group of people to achieve a common goal

  Example

  The two companies joined forces to develop a new product.

• join in

  to participate or take part in an activity that others are already doing

  Example

  She joined in the singing of the national anthem.

• join the club

  to express that one shares a common experience or feeling with others

  Example

  I'm so tired today. Join the club!

Origins of join

from Old French 'joindre', from Latin 'iungere', meaning 'to join'

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Summary: join in Brief

The verb 'join' [dʒɔɪn] means to connect or link things together, or to become a member of a group or organization. Examples include 'Can you join these two pieces of wood together?' and 'I would like to join the chess club.' 'Join' also appears in phrases like 'join forces,' which means to work together with others, and idioms like 'join the ranks,' which means to become a member of a prestigious group.