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Join

🇬🇧 UK /["/dʒɔɪn/","/dʒɔɪnz/","/dʒɔɪnd/","/ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dʒɔɪn/","/dʒɔɪnz/","/dʒɔɪnd/","/ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Join

to fix or connect two or more things together

In simple words: to come together with others

Join in a sentence

• I decided to join a yoga class to improve my flexibility.
• If you want to make new friends, you should join a club.
• We can join the two pieces of wood together using glue.
• He wants to join the team next season.
• Can you help me join these two circuits?
• They plan to join us for dinner tonight.
• She hopes to join the competition next year.

How to use Join

Use 'join' when indicating participation in an activity or becoming part of a group. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

join + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'joy in' — think of joining a fun group that brings you joy.

Related words

Collocations with Join

• formally
• officially
• voluntarily
• want to
• wish to
• flock to
• an invitation to join something
• together
• eagerly
• gladly
• wish to
• invite somebody to
• be allowed to
• for
• in
• with
• come and join somebody
• an invitation to join somebody/​something

Synonyms for Join

• connect
• unite
• affiliate
• engage
• participate

Opposites of Join

• leave
• split
• detach

Common mistakes with Join

• 'Join' is often confused with 'meet' — they have different meanings.
• Learners forget to use 'join' with an object, saying 'I join' instead of 'I join the club.'
• Mixing up 'join' with 'attend' — attending can imply being present without being an active participant.

Frequently asked questions about Join

What does Join mean?

to come together with others

What is the definition of Join?

to fix or connect two or more things together

How do you use Join in a sentence?

I decided to join a yoga class to improve my flexibility.

Can you give another example of Join?

If you want to make new friends, you should join a club.

What are synonyms for Join?

Common alternatives include connect, unite, affiliate, engage, participate.

What is the opposite of Join?

Opposite meanings include leave, split, detach.

What words go with Join?

It commonly pairs with formally, officially, voluntarily, want to, wish to, flock to, an invitation to join something, together, eagerly, gladly, wish to, invite somebody to, be allowed to, for, in, with, come and join somebody, an invitation to join somebody/​something.

What are common mistakes when using Join?

'Join' is often confused with 'meet' — they have different meanings. Learners forget to use 'join' with an object, saying 'I join' instead of 'I join the club.' Mixing up 'join' with 'attend' — attending can imply being present without being an active participant.

How do you pronounce Join?

US: /["/dʒɔɪn/","/dʒɔɪnz/","/dʒɔɪnd/","/ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dʒɔɪn/","/dʒɔɪnz/","/dʒɔɪnd/","/ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Join?

Use 'join' when indicating participation in an activity or becoming part of a group. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Join?

"Join" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.