join
Translation
to join, to connect, to become a member of
Examples
Do you want to join our team?
Do you want to join our team?
Join the two pieces of wood together.
Join the two pieces of wood together.
I will join you for lunch later.
I will join you for lunch later.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to become a member of (a group, a club) Do you want to join our team?
((sb.)) to meet up with (sb.) for an activity I will join you for lunch later.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to connect (sth.) to (sth.) Join the two pieces of wood together.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connect, unite, link, combine; Antonyms: separate, leave, divide, detach
Etymology
From Latin 'iungere', meaning 'to yoke' or 'to connect'. It came into English via Old French 'joindre'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'joint' in your body, which 'joins' two bones together, or a 'joint effort' where people join together.