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   join

   /dʒɔɪn/

   verb

   • 1. link; connect: "the tap was joined to a pipe" Similar connectunitefixaffixattachaddannexfastenstickgluefuseknitweldamalgamateconsolidatecombinebondappendlinkbridgesecurelockmake fasttiebindstringlashcouplemarrypairyoketeamchainmergedovetailspliceblendformal:conjoinOpposite separate
   • ▪ become linked or connected to: "where the River Drave joins the Danube" Similar meettouchreachextend toabutadjoinborder (on)converge (with)rejoinOpposite leave
   • ▪ connect (points) with a line: "join up the points in a different colour"
   • ▪ unite to form one entity or group: "they joined up with local environmentalists"
   • ▪ become a member or employee of: "she joined the department last year"
   • ▪ take part in: "I joined the demonstration" Similar become a member ofhelp inparticipate injoin inget involved incontribute tohave a hand inenlist (in)join up (with)sign up (with)affiliate toteam up (with)join forces (with)play a part (in)band togetherget togetherallyOpposite leave
   • ▪ become a member of the armed forces: "her brothers joined up in 1914"
   • ▪ come into the company of: "after the show we were joined by Jessica's sister"
   • ▪ support (someone) in an activity: "I am sure you will join me in wishing him every success"

   noun

   • 1. a place or line where two or more things are connected or fastened together: "it was soldered so well that you couldn't see the join"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French joindre, from Latin jungere ‘to join’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. joinable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • J

     8

   • O

     1

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJOIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to get involved in an activity or journey with another person or group: I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later. Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper? We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined (= got on) the Paris train at Calais.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › joinJoin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   transitive verb. 1. a. : to put or bring together so as to form a unit. join two blocks of wood with glue. b. : to connect (separated items, such as points) by a line. 2. : to put or bring into close association or relationship. two people joined in marriage. 3. a. : to come into the company of (someone) She joined us for lunch. b.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishjoin verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of join verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJOIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   join may refer to a connection or association of any degree of closeness, but often implies direct contact: One joins the corners of a mortise together. connect implies a joining as by a tie, link, or wire: One connects two batteries. unite implies a close joining of two or more things, so as to form one: One unites layers of veneer sheets to ...

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › joinJOIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple. Synonyms: amalgamate, consolidate, associate, combine, conjoin, attach, fasten, couple, link. Antonyms: divide, separate. to come into contact or union with: The brook joins the river.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJOIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to get involved in an activity or trip with another person or group: I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later. Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper? We took the ferry across the Channel and then joined (= got on) the Paris train at Calais.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishJOIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to do something or go somewhere with someone: Would you like to join us for dinner? join verb (FASTEN) B1. to fasten or connect things together: Join the ends together with strong glue. A suspension bridge joins the two islands. join verb (MEET) B1. to meet at a particular point: The Mississippi River and the Missouri join near St Louis.