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

Based on its premiere day performance, however, Ted Lasso seems all but certain to rejoin the top 10 charts. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny rejoined the Muppets, and the gang got a special with Sabrina Carpenter in February that received an incredible reception, though there hasn’t been word on whether Disney will order a full season or not. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

After Mao’s death, Zhu was politically rehabilitated and allowed to rejoin the party. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year. — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 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