join (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dʒaɪn/

Definition

To connect or fasten things together.

Examples

• Can you join these two pipes?

• She joined the two pieces of paper with tape.

• The road joins the highway here.

How to Use join

join in (phrasal verb)

To participate in an activity with others. — "Everyone was dancing, so I decided to join in."

join up (phrasal verb)

To enlist in the armed forces. — "He decided to join up after finishing school."

join with (prepositional phrase)

To connect or combine with something. — "The new road will join with the main highway."

Synonyms of join

Words with a similar meaning to join:

• connect
• attach
• unite
• combine

Antonyms of join

Words with the opposite meaning to join:

• separate
• divide

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