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

James won back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013 before leaving Miami to rejoin the Cavaliers in 2014. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 July 2026

If James rejoins the Cavs, obviously, Cleveland would be able to charge more for its season tickets and have no trouble selling them out. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Altman rejoined the company after a dramatic few days of negotiations, and he was reinstated on the board in March of 2024. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Amidst this, former Chicago Cubs left-hander Charlie Barnes has rejoined the organization on a minor league deal. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 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