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

Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said DeSmith is expected to rejoin the team in Carolina ahead of Tuesday’s road game. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026

Erbert eventually made an emotional return to the stage in April 2024, rejoining her husband to conclude the dance tour. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026

Former Texas football player and assistant coach Blake Gideon will reportedly rejoin Steve Sarkisian’s staff after spending this past season at Georgia Tech. —Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026

The team said Saturday that Puig is expected to make a full recovery and be ready to rejoin the Major League Soccer team for the start of next season in July 2027. —CBS News, 3 Jan. 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
• 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