"join" meaning in English

See join in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪn/ [UK] Audio: en-us-join.ogg [US] Forms: join [canonical], joins [third-person, singular], joined [past], joined [past, participle], joining [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone joins two or more things, they bring them together. Synonyms: unite, marry, merge, synthesize, combine, bring together
    Sense id: simple-join-en-verb-kaFjFLm-
  2. If someone joins someone else, they do something together. Synonyms: accompany, go with
    Sense id: simple-join-en-verb-t1raEHq3
  3. If someone joins a club, school, etc. they become a member. Synonyms: enter, sign up, inscribe, unite
    Sense id: simple-join-en-verb-7ppZZY1h
  4. If someone joins two or more things, they make a connection between them. Synonyms: link, bond, associate, connect
    Sense id: simple-join-en-verb-MoE187du
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          "word": "break"
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          "text": "Their lives were joined."
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          "text": "I will join you on your walk."
        },
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        },
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        {
          "word": "unite"
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        },
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