join

To join is defined as to bring or connect together or to become part of something that already exists.

(verb)

See join in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to put or bring together; connect; fasten
to make into one; unite: join forces, join people in marriage
to become a part or member of; enter into association with: to join a club
to go to and combine with: the path joins the highway
1. to enter into the company of; accompany: join us later
2. to participate or take part with: they join me in congratulating you
Informal to adjoin
Geom. to connect with a straight line or curve

Origin: ME joinen < OFr joindre < L jungere, to bind together, yoke

intransitive verb

to come together; meet
: often with up
1. to enter into association
2. to become a member of a group or organization
to participate (in a conversation, singing, an activity, etc.)

noun

a place of joining; joint

Related Forms:

See join in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb joined, join·ing, joins

verb, transitive

To put or bring together so as to make continuous or form a unit: join two boards with nails; joined hands in a circle.
To put or bring into close association or relationship: two families that were joined by marriage; join forces.
To connect (points), as with a straight line.
To meet and merge with: where the creek joins the river.
To become a part or member of: joined the photography club.
To come into the company of: joined the group in the waiting room.
To participate with in an act or activity: The committee joins me in welcoming you.
To adjoin.
To engage in; enter into: Opposing armies joined battle on the plain.

verb, intransitive

To come together so as to form a connection: where the two bones join.
To act together; form an alliance: The two factions joined to oppose the measure.
To become a member of a group.
To take part; participate: joined in the search.

noun

A joint; a junction.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English joinen

Origin: , from Old French joindre, joign-, join-

Origin: , from Latin iungere; see yeug- in Indo-European roots

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