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

On Tuesday, Sunak rejoined investment banking firm Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 July 2025

Clarke rejoined the Royals’ organization this spring. —Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025

Meanwhile, the Neoclassical landmark The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, last a World’s Best winner in 2023, rejoins triumphantly at this year’s No. 1 spot. —Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

And on July 10, fan-favorite Snack Wraps are rejoining the menu after half a decade away. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 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