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join in — to become involved in an activity that other people are already doing

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to become involved in an activity that other people are already doing

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

Example Sentences

  • My dog saw us playing frisbee and decided to join in, running around like a furry maniac.
  • The whole class was singing off-key, but the teacher joined in anyway with even worse pitch.
  • If you want to join in the study group, just send us a message.

join in

VERB

[/dʒɔɪn ɪn/]

to become involved in an activity that other people are already doing

The shy new kid decided to join in the playground soccer game.
💡 Concept

The shy new kid decided to join in the playground soccer game.

A new player joined in after the coach invited him into the team's practice. (JOIN = become part of a group or activity
+ IN = into the activity)
🧠 Mnemonic

A new player joined in after the coach invited him into the team's practice. (JOIN = become part of a group or activity + IN = into the activity)

She decided to join in when the game was about to begin, and together her team managed to win.
🎵 Rhyme

She decided to join in when the game was about to begin, and together her team managed to win.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʒɔɪn ɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒɔɪn ɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootjoin

🎵Rhyme

coin
loin
groin

🔗Collocations

join in the fun
join in the game
join in singing
join in the celebration
join in with others
encourage someone to join in
invite someone to join in

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My dog saw us playing frisbee and decided to join in, running around like a furry maniac.”

😄 Fun example

“The whole class was singing off-key, but the teacher joined in anyway with even worse pitch.”

“If you want to join in the study group, just send us a message.”

“She was too shy to join in at first, but eventually became the life of the party.”

😄 Fun example

“When the karaoke started, even the grumpy neighbor joined in with a surprisingly amazing voice.”

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