joining
Translation
to join, to become a member of, to connect, to meet
Examples
She is joining our team next week.
She is joining our team next week.
Joining the wires requires care.
Joining the wires requires care.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to become a member of (a group) He is joining the chess club.
((sb./sth.)) to connect with (sb./sth.) The path is joining the main road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connect, unite, link; Antonyms: separate, leave, divide
Etymology
From Old French 'joindre', from Latin 'iungere' meaning 'to join, yoke'.
Memory Tips
Think of two things getting 'joined' at a 'joint', like your elbow joint.