rejoin

verb

re·​join ri-ˈjȯin How to pronounce rejoin (audio)
 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

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.
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The jets rejoined into a formation of four, pitching out to land right over the base — a landing Caine said was greeted by incredible cheers and tears from the families who sacrifice and serve right alongside the pilots. Salena Zito, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025 Casting for Meet the Parents 4 is well underway, with Owen Wilson the latest star to rejoin the franchise with Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Teri Polo in the upcoming film that also has Ariana Grande on board. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025 In April, Sheriff’s Office leaders said their position remains unchanged regarding potentially rejoining the consolidation after pulling out last year. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 One arrest later, Doherty recorded Babyshambles first single and rejoined the Libertines in spring 2004. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejoin

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of rejoin was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Rejoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejoin. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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

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