n.
Pronunciation: ' jo ̇ in
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French joindre, from Latin jungere ― more at YOKE
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1 a : to put or bring together so as to form a unit < join two blocks of wood with glue> b : to connect (as points) by a line c : ADJOIN
2 : to put or bring into close association or relationship < join ed in marriage>
3 : to engage in (battle)
4 a : to come into the company of < join ed us for lunch> b : to associate oneself with < join ed the church>
intransitive verb
1 a : to come together so as to be connected <nouns join to form compounds> b : ADJOIN <the two estates join >
2 : to come into close association or relationship: as a : to form an alliance b : to become a member of a group c : to take part in a collective activity < join in singing>
– join · able \ ' jo ̇ i-n ə -b ə l \ adjective
synonyms JOIN , COMBINE , UNITE , CONNECT , LINK , ASSOCIATE , RELATE mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. JOIN implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness < joined forces in an effort to win>. COMBINE implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit < combined jazz and rock to create a new music>. UNITE implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity <the colonies united to form a republic>. CONNECT suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity <a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations>. LINK may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity <a name forever linked with liberty>. ASSOCIATE stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation <opera is popularly associated with high society>. RELATE suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection < related what he observed to what he already knew>.