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

Right-hander Cade Horton had Tommy John surgery in April that could potentially keep him from rejoining the rotation until the summer, depending on how conservatively the Cubs and his medical team take his rehab. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

He was later discharged from the Marines for mental health issues and was unsuccessful in an attempt to rejoin the NYPD, according to the source. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Josh did not return, but Zac rejoined years later and has contributed to their more recent projects. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026

Laforteza is expected to rejoin the group in January, while Bannerman’s return date has not been disclosed. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 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