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

• 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

Kaytranada recently rejoined The Weeknd on his After Hours til Dawn Tour after replacing Playboi Carti as the opener for the Canada shows. —Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025

Now Freese has rejoined his old mates, replacing his replacement, as if Rubin were just keeping his throne warm for the past sixteen years. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025

The Yankees released the veteran right-hander on Friday, two days before Luis Gil was set to rejoin the rotation. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025

The second half of the 2025 NWSL season begins this weekend with clubs preparing for a push toward the playoffs, and top international players rejoining their teams after a busy summer of global competition. —Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

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
• fibroin
• sirloin
• subjoin
• coin
• coyne
• groin
• join

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