joins

word · lemma: join

Definition

'Joins' is the third person singular of 'join,' meaning to become a member of a group, connect parts together, or take part in an activity.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and informally. Collocates with 'team', 'group', 'company', and also with parts or places ('joins the two wires'). Do not confuse with 'join in' (participate in) and 'join up' (enlist or connect). Pay attention to subject-verb agreement: 'He joins', not 'He join'.

Spanish: se une a - se junta a - unePortuguese (BR): entra em - junta-se a - une-se aPortuguese (PT): entra em - junta-se a - une-se aChinese (Simplified): 加入 - 连接Chinese (Traditional): 加入 - 連接Hindi: शामिल होता है - जुड़ता हैArabic: ينضم إلى - يلتحق بـBengali: যোগ দেয় - যুক্ত করেRussian: присоединяется - соединяетJapanese: 参加する - 加えるVietnamese: tham gia - nốiKorean: 참가한다 - 잇는다Turkish: katılır - birleştirirUrdu: شامل ہوتا ہے - جوڑتا ہےIndonesian: bergabung - menyambung

Example Sentences

She joins the chess club after school.

basic

He joins two pieces of wood with glue.

basic

Lisa joins her friends at lunch every day.

basic

My brother always joins the game late, but still wins.

natural

The main road joins the highway just past the bridge.

natural

Whenever someone new joins, we make them feel welcome.

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