join

noun countable

UK /dʒɔɪn/

Word Forms

singular	join
plural	joins

1
the place where two objects have been connected together
I don’t think you’ll be able to see the join when I’ve glued the pieces together.
Synonyms and related words
The place where parts join
joint
join
splice

join

noun countable

US /dʒɔɪn/

Word Forms

singular	join
plural	joins

1
the place where two objects have been connected together
I don’t think you’ll be able to see the join when I’ve glued the pieces together.
Synonyms and related words
The place where parts join
joint
join
splice

join

verb

UK /dʒɔɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	join
he/she/it	joins
present participle	joining
past tense	joined
past participle	joined

1
transitive to become a member of an organization, club etc
I’m thinking of joining a choir.
countries that would like to join the EU
He wants to join the army.
Synonyms and related words
Club membership and joining a club, organization or group
accept
admission
admit
1. 1a
  to start to work for an organization
  Martin joined the firm in 1999.
  Synonyms and related words
  To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
  join
  arrive
  enter
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of join
▪ army, band, club, group, party, team, union
2

join
or
join up
transitive to connect two things
Join the two edges of the material.
join something to something:
You have to join the smaller piece of wood to the main part.
join something together:
First, join the two pipes together.
Synonyms and related words
To fasten or join one thing to another
fasten
fix
attach
1. 2a
  intransitive to become connected at a particular point
  Synonyms and related words
  To be near to or connected to something
  join
  touch
  overlap
3
transitive if you join a road, train, boat etc, you start to travel on it
We joined the M1 at junction 28.
Welcome to everyone who joined the cruise today.
Synonyms and related words
Booking on and travelling by transport
aboard
afloat
aisle seat
4
intransitive/transitive to come together with other people or things
Wendy went off to join her friends in the bar.
The police car was soon joined by two ambulances.
Sarah Davis now joins us from our Glasgow studios.
join someone for something:
Why don’t you join us for dinner tonight?
join together to do something:
The two schools have joined together to raise money for Mozambique.
Do you mind if I join you?
Synonyms and related words
To do something with someone else
join in
share
pull together
1. 4a
  transitive to become involved in an activity
  There are fears that other rebel fighters may join the conflict.
  Many people have volunteered to join the search for the missing girl.
  Synonyms and related words
  To take part, or to become involved
  join in
  participate
  involve
2. 4b
  transitive to become one of a group of similar people or things
  Helen has joined the ranks of the unemployed.
  Synonyms and related words
  Club membership and joining a club, organization or group
  accept
  admission
  admit

phrases

join battle

join forces (with someone)

join hands

join a line/queue

join someone in (doing) something

phrasal verbs

join in

join up

join with

join

verb

US /dʒɔɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	join
he/she/it	joins
present participle	joining
past tense	joined
past participle	joined

1

join
or
join up
transitive to connect two things
Join the two edges of the material.
join something to something:
You have to join the smaller piece of wood to the main part.
join something together:
First, join the two pipes together.
Synonyms and related words
To fasten or join one thing to another
fasten
fix
attach
1. 1a
  intransitive to become connected at a particular point
  Synonyms and related words
  To be near to or connected to something
  join
  touch
  overlap
2
transitive to become a member of an organization, club, etc.
I’m thinking of joining a choir.
countries that would like to join the EU
He wants to join the army.
Synonyms and related words
Club membership and joining a club, organization or group
accept
admission
admit
1. 2a
  to start to work for an organization
  Martin joined the firm in 1999.
  Synonyms and related words
  To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
  join
  arrive
  enter
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of join
▪ army, band, club, group, party, team, union
3
transitive if you join a road, train, boat, etc., you start to travel on it
We joined the interstate at exit 47.
Welcome to everyone who joined the cruise today.
Synonyms and related words
Booking on and traveling by transport
aboard
afloat
aisle seat
4
intransitive/transitive to come together with other people or things
Wendy went off to join her friends in the bar.
The police car was soon joined by two ambulances.
Brent Walker joins us now from our New York studios.
join someone for something:
Why don’t you join us for dinner tonight?
join together to do something:
The two schools have joined together to raise money for Mozambique.
Do you mind if I join you?
Synonyms and related words
To do something with someone else
get in with
join in
pull together
1. 4a
  transitive to become involved in an activity
  There are fears that other rebel fighters may join the conflict.
  Many people have volunteered to join the search for the missing girl.
  Synonyms and related words
  To take part, or to become involved
  join in
  participate
  involve
2. 4b
  transitive to become one of a group of similar people or things
  Helen has joined the ranks of the unemployed.
  Synonyms and related words
  Club membership and joining a club, organization or group
  accept
  admission
  admit

phrases

be joined in marriage/holy matrimony

join battle

join forces (with someone)

join hands

join a line

join someone in (doing) something

phrasal verbs

join in

join up

join with

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