Join | Mean of join in English Dictionary

/ˈʤoɪn/

• Verb
• to put or bring (two or more things) together
1. She joined [=fastened] the blocks of wood (together) with glue.
2. The islands are joined by a bridge.
• to come together with (something)
1. where the river joins the sea [=where the river flows into the sea]
2. The roads/rivers join [=meet] each other near here.
3. the place where two roads/rivers join (together)
4. Atoms join (together) to make molecules.
5. The two paths eventually join up (with each other).
• to go somewhere in order to be with (a person or group)
1. He insisted that I join them for lunch.
2. We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us?
3. May I join you?
4. The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.

• to do something with (a person or group)
1. Everyone here joins me in congratulating you on a job well done!
2. All of us join (together) in congratulating you on a job well done!
3. Several companies have joined (together) to support this policy.
4. The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in.
• to become involved in or part of (something, such as an activity)
1. I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket.
2. Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition.
3. He agreed to join the debate.
4. Hundreds of people have joined in the effort to save the building.
5. She joined in the conversation/fun.
• to become a member of (a group or organization)
1. She joined the band/club.
2. Join the Navy and see the world!
3. The Navy offers great career opportunities, so join [=enlist] today!
4. More than 100 people have joined up.
• to begin fighting
1. troops joining battle against a hated enemy
• to hold the hand of another person
1. The priest asked us all to join hands and bow our heads in prayer.
2. We can accomplish great things if we all join hands and work together.
• to marry (someone)
1. a young couple joined in marriage
• to meet each other at a particular place
1. We're planning to join up (with each other) and have a few drinks after the game.