associating

transitive verb associated, associating

1. to join together; connect; combine
2. to bring (a person) into relationship with oneself or another as companion, partner, friend, etc.
3. to connect in the mind: to associate rain with grief

intransitive verb

1. to join (with another or others) as a companion, partner, friend, etc.
2. to join together; unite

noun

1. a person with whom one is associated; friend, partner, fellow worker, etc.
2. a member of less than full status, as of a society, institute, etc.
3. anything joined with another thing or things
4. ☆ a degree or certificate granted by a junior college to those who have completed the regular two-year course: an Associate in (or of) Arts

adjective

1. joined with others in some venture, work, etc.: an associate justice
2. having less than full status: an associate membership
3. accompanying; connected