rejoin

verb

re·​join ri-ˈjȯin 

transitive sense 1 is

(ˌ)rē-ˈjȯin 

rejoined; rejoining; rejoins

intransitive verb

: to answer the replication of the plaintiff

transitive verb

1

: to join again

2

: to say often sharply or critically in response especially as a reply to a reply

Synonyms of rejoin

• respond
• reply
• answer

Examples of rejoin in a Sentence

I'll be rejoining my family for the last part of our vacation.

Now that the kids are in school, I'm ready to rejoin the workforce.

The original drummer left the band in 2000 but rejoined two years later.

This trail eventually rejoins the main trail.

The river divides here, but the two streams rejoin downstream.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Giants hope that their ace, Logan Webb, will rejoin the rotation next week. —Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 May 2026

After rehab, Chamberlin rejoined the Smashing Pumpkins in 1999, but Wretzky left soon after. —Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026

The debate over Brexit and whether the United Kingdom could rejoin the European Union has returned to the forefront of British politics at a time of great instability. —Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 May 2026

Falter rejoins a bullpen that’s now without Strahm and Carlos Estévez. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French rejoindre, from re- + joindre to join — more at join entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for rejoin

• adjoin
• benzoin
• bitcoin
• conjoin
• enjoin
• sirloin
• subjoin
• coin
• coyne
• groin
• join
• koine

Kids Definition

rejoin

verb

re·​join

1

(ˈ)rē-ˈjȯin

: to join again : return to

rejoined my family after a week in camp

2

ri-

: to say in reply