join 
/ˈʤoɪn/ verb
joins; joined; join·ing /ˈʤoɪn/ verb 1 a [+ obj] : to put or bring (two or more things) together
▪ She joined [=fastened] the blocks of wood (together) with glue. : to connect (two or more things) ▪ The islands are joined by a bridge.
b : to come together with (something) [+ obj] ▪ where the river joins the sea [=where the river flows into the sea] ▪ The roads/rivers join [=meet] each other near here. [no obj] ▪ the place where two roads/rivers join (together) ▪ Atoms join (together) to make molecules. — often + up ▪ The two paths eventually join up (with each other). 2 a [+ obj] : to go somewhere in order to be with (a person or group)
▪ He insisted that I join them for lunch. ▪ We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us? ▪ May I join you? ▪ The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.
b : to do something with (a person or group) [+ obj] ▪ Everyone here joins me in congratulating you on a job well done! [no obj] ▪ All of us join (together) in congratulating you on a job well done! ▪ Several companies have joined (together) to support this policy. ▪ The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in.
c : to become involved in or part of (something, such as an activity) [+ obj] ▪ I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket. ▪ Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition. ▪ He agreed to join the debate. [no obj] — + in ▪ Hundreds of people have joined in the effort to save the building. ▪ She joined in the conversation/fun. 3 : to become a member of (a group or organization) [+ obj] ▪ She joined the band/club. ▪ Join the Navy and see the world! [no obj] ▪ The Navy offers great career opportunities, so join [=enlist] today! — often + up ▪ More than 100 people have joined up.
▪ She joined [=fastened] the blocks of wood (together) with glue. : to connect (two or more things) ▪ The islands are joined by a bridge.
b : to come together with (something) [+ obj] ▪ where the river joins the sea [=where the river flows into the sea] ▪ The roads/rivers join [=meet] each other near here. [no obj] ▪ the place where two roads/rivers join (together) ▪ Atoms join (together) to make molecules. — often + up ▪ The two paths eventually join up (with each other).
▪ He insisted that I join them for lunch. ▪ We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us? ▪ May I join you? ▪ The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.
b : to do something with (a person or group) [+ obj] ▪ Everyone here joins me in congratulating you on a job well done! [no obj] ▪ All of us join (together) in congratulating you on a job well done! ▪ Several companies have joined (together) to support this policy. ▪ The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in.
c : to become involved in or part of (something, such as an activity) [+ obj] ▪ I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket. ▪ Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition. ▪ He agreed to join the debate. [no obj] — + in ▪ Hundreds of people have joined in the effort to save the building. ▪ She joined in the conversation/fun.
if you can't beat them, join them — see 1beat
join battle
formal : to begin fighting : to engage in battle
▪ troops joining battle against a hated enemy
▪ troops joining battle against a hated enemy
join forces — see 1force
join hands
: to hold the hand of another person
▪ The priest asked us all to join hands and bow our heads in prayer. — often used figuratively ▪ We can accomplish great things if we all join hands and work together.
▪ The priest asked us all to join hands and bow our heads in prayer. — often used figuratively ▪ We can accomplish great things if we all join hands and work together.
join (someone) in marriage/matrimony
formal : to marry (someone)
▪ a young couple joined in marriage
▪ a young couple joined in marriage
join the club — see 1club
join the crowd — see 2crowd
join up [phrasal verb]
: to meet each other at a particular place
▪ We're planning to join up (with each other) and have a few drinks after the game.
▪ We're planning to join up (with each other) and have a few drinks after the game.
