Joining
ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo connect or fasten things together; to become a member of a group or organization.
ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ
To connect or combine two or more things.
The two rivers are joining at the delta.
💡 Simply: Imagine putting two puzzle pieces together or becoming part of a team! That's joining. When you join something, you're connecting to it.
👶 For kids: To put things together, like when you stick two LEGOs together. It's also when you become part of a group.
More Examples
They are joining the game.
I am joining the company next week.
How It's Used
"The carpenter is joining the two pieces of wood."
"She is joining the book club."
The act of connecting or coming together.
ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ
The act of coming together or uniting.
The joining of the rivers created a beautiful landscape.
💡 Simply: Joining, as a noun, is the moment two things or people come together, like when a hand shake happens or two teams merge.
👶 For kids: When two things come together and become one, like when you join two toys to play together.
More Examples
The joining ceremony was attended by many.
The joining of the two departments improved productivity.
How It's Used
"The joining of the two families was a joyous occasion."
"The joining of the two companies created a powerful entity."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
join the club
An expression of shared experience or sympathy, implying that the speaker also experiences a similar problem or situation.
"I failed the test too. Join the club!"
From Middle English *joynen*, from Old French *joindre* (“to join”), from Latin *iungō* (“I join”), from Proto-Indo-European *yewg-* (“to join”).
Used since Middle English, its applications have evolved to include social and organizational contexts.