join up
Britishverb
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(intr) to become a member of a military or other organization; enlist
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(often foll by with) to unite or connect
Example Sentences
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Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, AFP reporters saw.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
The Tigers and Angels could still join up with MLB Local Media, which doesn’t guarantee set rights fees in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
The game against the Seagulls comes before Salah is scheduled to join up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Partey, who will join up with his new club on Friday, is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 2 September.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025
“Percy was trying to join up with Galahad, according to instructions, and Galahad had ridden off, so the poor old fellow just went running after him shouting out, I say!’
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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