JOIN


Meaning of JOIN in English

■ verb

1》 link or become linked or connected to.

↘form a group; unite.

2》 become a member or employee of (an organization).

↘( ~ up ) become a member of the armed forces.

↘come into the company of.

3》 take part in.

↘support (someone) in an activity.

■ noun a place where things are ~ed.

Phrases

~ battle formal begin fighting.

~ forces combine efforts.

Derivatives

~able adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~dre , from L. jungere 'to ~'.

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