rejoin

word

Definition

To join a group, activity, or conversation again after having left or been apart.

Usage & Nuances

'Rejoin' is formal or neutral and often used for physically coming back to a group, an activity, or a conversation. Common collocations: 'rejoin the team,' 'rejoin the meeting.' Not used for joining for the first time; always implies previous participation.

Example Sentences

She left the group but decided to rejoin after a week.

basic

After his break, he was excited to rejoin his old friends at the club.

natural

You can rejoin the game at any time.

basic

Please rejoin the meeting if you get disconnected.

basic

Once everything settled down, she decided to rejoin the conversation.

natural

"You left so soon—why don’t you rejoin us for dinner?"

natural