Join Meaning

UK /dʒɔɪn/
US /dʒɔɪn/
Word Definition
join meaning

Join Definition & Usage

verb

To connect, link, or bring two or more things, people, or groups together.

Examples

  • "We decided to join the two meetings into one session to save time."
  • "The students will join the teacher for a special project on environmental science."
  • "She joined the team just before the tournament began."
  • "I’ll join you for lunch in a few minutes."
  • "Could you please join the two pieces of fabric with some thread?"
verb

To become a part of a group, organization, or activity.

Examples

  • "He joined the military right after high school."
  • "I want to join a gym to get in better shape."
  • "They decided to join the protest against the new law."
  • "She joined the book club because she loves reading fiction."
  • "After moving to the city, I joined a local church."
verb

To increase the number of participants or components by adding something.

Examples

  • "The two companies decided to join forces and create a new brand."
  • "If we join the two circuits together, the current will flow more efficiently."
  • "Let's join our efforts to make this project a success."
  • "They joined the team in the second half of the game."
  • "We can join all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl."
verb

To combine or unite sets, numbers, or elements in mathematics.

Examples

  • "When you join two sets of data, the result is a larger data set."
  • "In this equation, we need to join the terms on both sides."
  • "The formula allows you to join these two variables into one expression."
  • "We joined the fractions to find the total sum."
  • "To solve the problem, we must join these numbers logically."

Cultural Context

The word 'join' comes from Latin 'jungere', meaning 'to unite' or 'to connect'. Over time, it evolved in both Old French and Middle English to mean joining physically or metaphorically. In modern usage, it retains this broad meaning and is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

The Power of Joining Forces

Story

The Power of Joining Forces

It was the beginning of the annual city marathon, and Sophie had just finished her warm-up jog around the park. She was ready, feeling both nervous and excited for the race. She had joined a local running club a few months ago, and this was her first big race with them. 'Are you ready, Sophie?' asked Mark, one of her club members, joining her at the starting line. 'Nervous, but ready,' she replied with a grin. 'You'll do great,' he said, patting her on the back. As the race began, Sophie found herself keeping pace with the group, her legs moving rhythmically. She could hear the steady beat of footsteps around her—some runners joined her pace, others passed her by. But Sophie wasn’t discouraged. She joined the rhythm of the crowd, syncing with their energy, pushing through the early miles. Around the halfway point, the weather began to turn. A cold wind picked up, and dark clouds rolled in. It looked like rain was imminent. 'Don’t worry, we’ll join forces and finish together,' Mark called back to her. Sophie nodded, feeling the strength of their collective effort. In moments like these, it wasn’t just about individual speed—it was about teamwork and support. At the final stretch, Sophie saw the finish line just ahead, but she was exhausted. She could hear the cheers from the crowd, and suddenly, Mark appeared beside her again. 'Let’s finish together,' he said, as they joined up for the final sprint. They crossed the finish line side by side, out of breath but triumphant. 'We did it,' she said, laughing. Later that evening, as they celebrated at a nearby café, Sophie reflected on the day’s events. Joining the running club had given her not just new friends, but a new sense of purpose. 'It’s amazing what we can do when we join forces,' she mused, raising her glass in a toast.

The Power of Joining Forces