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
According to its latest update, 27 states have formally enrolled or announced intentions to join up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
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 • Dec. 29, 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
The decline in sea levels let the two peninsulas join up.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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