Meaning & use

join

verb·Everyday

To connect or link with something else, or to become a member of a group or activity.

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Please join us for a quiet dinner this Saturday evening at seven.

The two rivers join just south of the old bridge.

A note on using this word

Join can describe physical connection, as with rivers or pieces, or social participation, as in joining a club or event.

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