join

 
Pronunciation: /dʒɔɪn/

verb

[with object]
  • link; connect: the tap was joined to a pipe join the paragraphs together
  • become linked or connected to: where the River Drave joins the Danube
  • [no object, with adverbial] unite to form one entity or group: they joined up with local environmentalists countries join together to abolish restrictions on trade
  • become a member or employee of: she joined the department last year
  • take part in: I joined the demonstration [no object]: I joined in and sang along
  • [no object] (join up) become a member of the armed forces: her brothers joined up in 1914
  • come into the company of: after the show we were joined by Jessica’s sister
  • support (someone) in an activity: I am sure you will join me in wishing him every success

noun

  • a place or line where two or more things are connected or fastened together: it was soldered so well that you couldn’t see the join

Phrases

join battle

formal begin fighting: the armies of the north and south joined battle

join the club

see club1

join forces

combine efforts: individuals and organizations have joined forces to provide fund-raising facilities

join hands

hold each other’s hands: now join hands in a circle
work together: education has been shy to join hands with business

Derivatives

joinable

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French joindre, from Latin jungere 'to join'