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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Two of the three major wildfires near of Madrid have merged into one, and are threatening to join up to form a massive inferno just kilometres from the capital.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
If, as is now expected, Livramento is ruled out of the tournament, Chelsea defender Chalobah is set to replace him - though he will not join up with the squad until after the Croatia match.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
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 Real Madrid midfielder was left out of the October camp after injury despite wanting to join up as Tuchel favoured keeping a settled group after excellent performances.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
The decline in sea levels let the two peninsulas join up.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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