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rejoin

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Verb — To join again with a group after being separated from it.

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retort riposte come back

How to use rejoin

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rejoin the group rejoin the conversation

Etymology

From Middle English rejoynen, partly from Middle French rejoin- (stem of rejoindre, from re- (“again”) + joindre (“to join”)) and partly from re- + joynen. By surface analysis, re- + join. Doublet of rejoinder.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rejoin” mean?

The word “rejoin” means to join again with a group after being separated from it. In plain terms, to join something again, or to answer back in conversation.

How do you pronounce “rejoin”?

“Rejoin” is pronounced rih-JOYN (/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “rejoin” in a sentence?

Here is “rejoin” used in a sentence: “After recovering from injury, she rejoined the team.”

What part of speech is “rejoin”?

“Rejoin” is a verb.

Is “rejoin” a common word?

“Rejoin” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “rejoin” have?

“Rejoin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to join again with a group after being separated from it.

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