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

Gordon needs to become Jayson Tatum, who seamlessly rejoined the Celtics. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026

Tatum, whose streak of four straight first-team All-NBA berths will end this season, is rejoining a team that has put together the statistical profile of a title contender. —Jay King, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

Prasad had previously left the agency in July, less than three months into the job, before rejoining weeks later. —Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026

John thinks William should either return to England or rejoin the British Army. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 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