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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A 2024 law allows the accused a way out of a criminal conviction if they join up - an attractive option in a country with an acquittal rate of less than 1%.
From BBC
Bartlett had since developed his own “Total90” clothing and shoe line and suggested the two sides join up.
He has been training with Leicester this week and is a free agent option for Foxes boss Marti Cifuentes to potentially turn to in the absence of Patson Daka, who will join up with Zambia next week for the Africa Cup of Nations.
From BBC
The game against the Seagulls comes before Salah is scheduled to join up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations.
From BBC
Trevoh Chalobah is set to join up with the England squad to replace injured Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
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