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

After Cass and Bill had lugged the beautiful yellow bear back to the jeep, Cass was to rejoin me with the horses to follow out our original plan. — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

Since then, Kloss has reportedly rejoined Swift’s inner circle. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026

Many are angry at the prospect of Russia rejoining the international competition, especially amid its ongoing war with Ukraine. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 July 2026

Chelsea’s shock pursuit of Xhaka was only worsened by the Swiss captain’s genuine interest in rejoining former manager Alonso and, for six long days, Sunderland were staring into a future without the man so instrumental in last season’s success. — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 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