join · v
join forces
C2 When two people or groups join forces, they act or work together.
Dictionary examples:
She joined forces with her sister-in-law to set up the restaurant. (35.5)
join (DO TOGETHER)
A2 to do something or go somewhere with someone
Dictionary examples:
Will you join me in eating this giant pizza? (0.0)
Can you join me in counting all the stars? (0.0)
My cat wants to join us for a bath! (0.0)
Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for dinner? (19.0)
I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later. (24.4)
join (CONNECT)
B1 to fasten or connect things together
Dictionary examples:
I joined my socks with superglue. Now I can't take them off! (0.0)
My neighbor joined his house to mine. Now we share a bathroom! (0.0)
The plumber joined the pipes, creating a water slide in the bathroom. (0.0)
A bridge joins the two islands. (23.7)
Join the two pieces together using a strong glue. (49.3)
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. (60.7)
join (BECOME A MEMBER)
A2 to become a member of a club, group, or organization
Dictionary examples:
I joined a pizza-eating club. Now I'm extra cheesy! (0.0)
I joined a lazy club. We never meet. (0.0)
They joined a nap club. Meetings are always in bed! (0.0)
It's a great club. Why don't you join? (9.0)
I felt so out of shape after Christmas that I decided to join a gym. (38.9)
join (MEET)
B1 If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point.
Dictionary examples:
The river of coffee and the stream of energy drinks join in my mug. (0.0)
The trail of dirty socks and the path of unwashed dishes join in my room. (0.0)
The avenue of excuses and the street of late assignments join at my teacher's desk. (0.0)
The Missouri River and the Mississippi River join north of St. Louis. (15.0)
Route 440 joins I-287 just over the bridge. (61.5)