join

[join]

verb (used with object)

1. 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, divide, separate, separate

2. to come into contact or union with.

   The brook joins the river.

3. to bring together in a particular relation or for a specific purpose, action, etc.; unite.

   to join forces against the smugglers.

4. to become a member of (an organization, party, etc.).

   to join a club.

5. to enlist in (one of the armed forces).

   to join the Navy.

6. to come into the company of; meet or accompany.

   I'll join you later.

7. to participate with (someone) in some act or activity.

   My wife joins me in thanking you for the gift.

8. to unite in marriage.

9. to meet or engage in (battle, conflict, etc.).

   The opposing armies joined battle.

10. to adjoin; meet.

    His land joins mine.

    Synonyms: border, abut

11. to draw a curve or straight line between.

    to join two points on a graph.

verb (used without object)

1. to come into or be in contact or connection.

   a place where cliffs and sea join.

2. to become united, associated, or combined; associate or ally oneself; participate (usually followed bywith ).

   Please join with us in our campaign.

3. to take part with others (often followed byin ).

   Let's all join in.

4. to be contiguous or close; lie or come together; form a junction.

   Our farms join along the river.

5. to enlist in one of the armed forces (often followed byup ).

   He joined up to fight for his country.

6. to meet in battle or conflict.

noun

1. a joining.

2. a place or line of joining; seam.

3. Mathematics.,  union.

join

/ dʒɔɪn /

verb

1. to come or bring together; connect

2. to become a member of (a club, organization, etc)

3. to become associated or allied

4. to take part

5. (tr) to meet (someone) as a companion

6. (tr) to become part of; take a place in or with

7. (tr) to unite (two people) in marriage

8. (tr) geometry to connect with a straight line or a curve

9. (tr) an informal word for adjoin

10. to start fighting

11. to report for work after a period of leave or a strike

12. 1. to hold one's own hands together

    2. (of two people) to hold each other's hands

    3. (usually foll by with) to work together in an enterprise or task

noun

1. a joint; seam

2. the act of joining

3. maths another name for union

Other Word Forms

• joinable adjective
• misjoin verb
• underjoin verb (used with object)
• unjoin verb
• unjoinable adjective
• well-joined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of join¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English joinen, from Old French joign- (stem of joindre “to join”), from Latin jungere “to join”; yoke ¹ ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of join¹

C13: from Old French joindre from Latin jungere to yoke

Example Sentences

Hugo Ekitike has certainly made an impact since joining Liverpool - scoring five goals in his first 10 appearances.

From BBC

Having read about the protests on social media and inspired by a friend, Ms Belhassan decided to join on Monday.

From BBC

Workers in Italy joined a general strike on Friday, not for better pay or conditions, but in solidarity with the people of Gaza.

From BBC

Weiss, 41, is joining CBS News in a new role of editor in chief, according to people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to comment publicly.

From Los Angeles Times

The 60-year-old joined Spurs from Celtic in 2023 and supporters initially warmed to the Australian for his attacking style of play, with the Londoners finishing fifth in the Premier League during his first season.

From BBC

Related Words

• cooperate 
• enlist 
• enter 
• follow 
• side with 

When To Use

What are other ways to say join?

To join is to bring in contact, connect, or bring together. How is join different from connect and unite? Find out on Thesaurus.com.