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

The veteran forward is rejoining the Knicks’ G League affiliate via his returning rights, the team announced Monday. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026

Karpel rejoined Caleres in October 2025 and is the company’s senior vice president and chief accounting officer. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026

When her mother returns, Maddie decides to rejoin society. —Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

Newton will be restricted from rejoining the department or even applying for private security license that is authorized by the Board of Police Commissioners. —Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 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