join — to become a member of an organization, group, or activity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become a member of an organization, group, or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɔɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandma decided to join TikTok and now she's more popular than me.
- Can I join your study group, or is it a secret society for geniuses only?
- She joined the company as an intern last year.
join
VERB[/dʒɔɪn/]
to become a member of an organization, group, or activity
A newcomer joins the welcoming study group in the community center
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'join' derives from Latin 'jungere', meaning 'to bind' or 'to connect'. The term originates from the Roman practice of yoking oxen together, reflecting the fundamental concept of linking separate entities into a unified whole.
Breakdown
jungere (Latin: to yoke, bind, connect) → join. The root 'jungere' carries the sense of fastening or coupling two things together.
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📝Examples
“My grandma decided to join TikTok and now she's more popular than me.”
“Can I join your study group, or is it a secret society for geniuses only?”
“She joined the company as an intern last year.”
“The two rivers join near the old bridge.”
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