REJOIN Definition & Meaning

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rejoin

[ ree-join ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to come again into the company of:
to rejoin a party after a brief absence.
to join together again; reunite.

verb (used without object)

to become joined together again.

rejoin

[ ri-join ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to say in answer; reply, especially to counterreply.

verb (used without object)

to answer; reply, especially to counterreply.
Synonyms: ,
Law. to answer a plaintiff's replication.

rejoin

/ ��ːˈ��ɔɪ�� /

verb

to come again into company with (someone or something)
tr to put or join together again; reunite

rejoin

/ ��ɪˈ��ɔɪ�� /

verb

to say (something) in reply; answer, reply, or retort
law to answer (a claimant's reply)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of rejoin¹

First recorded in 1535–45; re- + join

Origin of rejoin²

1425–75; late Middle English rejoinen < Anglo-French rejoyner, variant of Middle French rejoindre, equivalent to re- re- + joindre to join

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of rejoin¹

C15: from Old French rejoign- , stem of rejoindre ; see re- , join

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As for Annie, she managed to get away from the man and rejoin her friends.

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Phillips will likely throw another live BP before beginning a rehab assignment, keeping him on track to rejoin the team in the next couple weeks.

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“Criticizing U.S. foreign policy and human rights violations is neither illegal nor grounds for detention. The government must immediately release Rümeysa to continue her studies and rejoin her community,” Khanbabai added.

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The hope is that this will "get Britain working" by incentivising some of those not working to rejoin the labour force.

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She later joined the authority's Independent group, but was suspended for rejoining the national Conservative party, ahead of the leadership election.

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