rejoin (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈdʒɔɪn/

Definition

To become part of a group or activity again after a period of absence.

Examples

• She hopes to rejoin the company after her maternity leave.

• The team will rejoin the main expedition at Base Camp.

• He was eager to rejoin his friends for the holidays.

How to Use rejoin

rejoin the group (collocation)

To become part of a group again. — "The lost hikers were happy to rejoin the group."

rejoin the team (collocation)

To become part of a sports team or work team again. — "The injured player is expected to rejoin the team next month."

rejoin the workforce (collocation)

To start working again after a break. — "Many parents struggle to rejoin the workforce after raising children."

Synonyms of rejoin

Words with a similar meaning to rejoin:

• reunite
• reconnect
• re-enter
• return to

Antonyms of rejoin

Words with the opposite meaning to rejoin:

• separate
• leave
• depart

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