join
word
/ˈdʒɔɪn/
joyn
/dʒˈɔɪn/
joyn
Definition
To become a member of a group, take part in an activity, or connect things together. It can mean participating, associating, or linking objects.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for becoming a member ('join a club'), participating ('join the conversation'), or connecting objects ('join two pieces'). In invitations, polite to say 'Would you like to join us?' Not to be confused with 'meet' (for seeing someone). Formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: unirse - unirse a - juntarPortuguese (BR): juntar - entrar (em grupo)Portuguese (PT): juntar - entrar (num grupo)Chinese (Simplified): 加入 - 参加 - 连接Chinese (Traditional): 加入 - 參加 - 連接Hindi: शामिल होना - जोड़नाArabic: ينضم - ينضم إلى - يربطBengali: যোগদান করা - অংশ নেওয়া - যুক্ত করাRussian: присоединяться - вступать - соединятьJapanese: 参加する - 加わる - つなぐVietnamese: tham gia - gia nhập - nốiKorean: 참가하다 - 가입하다 - 잇다Turkish: katılmak - birleştirmekUrdu: شامل ہونا - جوڑناIndonesian: bergabung - ikut - menyambung
Example Sentences
Can I join your team?
basic
Please join the two parts together.
basic
You should join the gym if you want to get fit.
natural
Feel free to join the conversation any time.
natural
She couldn't join the meeting because of traffic.
natural
He will join us for dinner.
basic