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rejoin1 definition

re·join (rē jo̵in′)

transitive verb

  1. to come into the company of again
  2. to join together again; reunite
  3. to become a member of again after a lapse in membership

Etymology: < MFr rejoindre: see rejoin

intransitive verb

to become joined together again
rejoin2 definition

re·join (ri jo̵in′)

transitive verb

to say in answer

Etymology: LME rejoynen < Anglo-Fr rejoyner, to reply to a charge < MFr rejoindre, to join again: see re- & join

intransitive verb

  1. to answer
  2. Law to answer the plaintiff's replication

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

rejoin Synonyms

rejoin

v.

  1. To join again

    go back to, reenlist, sign up again, re-up*; see join 2.

  2. To answer

    respond, retort, reply; see answer 1. See syn. study at answer.


Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

rejoin Usage Examples

Object

  • fray: On lap seven Marshall had a moment on the approach to Radar and stopped before rejoining the fray.

Preposition: at

  • time: It is possible to get off the tour and rejoin at any time.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • proper: Climb the wide crack in the left wall to a grass ledge and rejoin the chimney proper to finish.

Modifying Another Word

  • eventually: After passing the pines there is an obvious track which eventually rejoins the path back to the marina.

Used with why or when

  • when: The Fibers can be cut and rejoined when and where necessary.

Preposition: in

  • position: He rejoined in 13th position but fought his way up to eighth place by the finish.
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