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

Bassist Ron Blair quit the Heartbreakers in 1982, but rejoined 20 years later. — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

He is expected to rejoin the Cubs during their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

McRae rejoined Puma as senior vice president of brand and strategy in 2024. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

In Trafford’s case, Newcastle spent two years pursuing the England international goalkeeper and saw offers rejected, then accepted, before Trafford opted to rejoin Manchester City from Burnley last July and, even then, their admiration endured. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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