join

¹join

verb \ˈjȯin\

Definition of JOIN

transitive verb

1

a : to put or bring together so as to form a unit <join two blocks of wood with glue>

b : to connect (as points) by a line

c : adjoin

2

: to put or bring into close association or relationship <joined in marriage>

3

: to engage in (battle)

4

a : to come into the company of <joined us for lunch>

b : to associate oneself with <joined the church>

intransitive verb

1

a : to come together so as to be connected <nouns join to form compounds>

b : adjoin <the two estates join>

2

: to come into close association or relationship: as

a : to form an alliance

b : to become a member of a group

c : to take part in a collective activity <join in singing>

— join·able \ˈjȯi-nə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of JOIN

1. The islands are joined by a bridge.
2. He insisted that I join them for lunch.
3. We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us?
4. The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.
5. Everyone here joins me in congratulating you on a job well done!
6. The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in.
7. I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket.
8. Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition.
9. He agreed to join the debate.
10. Join the Navy and see the world!

Origin of JOIN

Middle English, from Anglo-French joindre, from Latin jungere — more at yoke

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to JOIN

Synonyms

abut, border (on), butt (on or against), flank, fringe, adjoin, march (with), neighbor, skirt, touch, verge (on)

Antonyms

demit

Related Words

attach (to), communicate (with), connect (with), link (with); bound, embrace, encircle, enclose (also inclose), fence, line, margin, rim, surround; contact, converge, meet

Near Antonyms

drop out, quit, withdraw

Synonym Discussion of JOIN

join, combine, unite, connect, link, associate, relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness <joined forces in an effort to win>. combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit <combined jazz and rock to create a new music>. unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity <the colonies united to form a republic>. connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity <a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations>. link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity <a name forever linked with liberty>. associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation <opera is popularly associated with high society>. relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection <related what he observed to what he already knew>.

Rhymes with JOIN

coin, foin, groin, groyne, loin, quoin

²join

noun

Definition of JOIN

1

: joint

2

: union 2d

Examples of JOIN

1. <a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl>

First Known Use of JOIN

1884

Related to JOIN

Synonyms

connection, coupling, joint, joining, jointure, junction, juncture

Related Words

link, nexus, tie; interconnection, intersection; abutment, articulation, attachment; seam, suture; concourse, confluence, meeting; union

Near Antonyms

cleft, crack, crevice, fissure, gap, rift, separation