English Dictionary
Definition of “rejoin”
1rejoin1 (riːˈdʒɔɪn
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Definitions
verb
- to come again into company with (someone or something)
- (tr) to put or join together again; reunite
Synonyms
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join again return to come back to be reunited with reattain
regain,
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join again return to
regain,
come back to reattain
2rejoin2 (rɪˈdʒɔɪn)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to say (something) in reply; answer, reply, or retort
- law to answer (a claimant's reply)
Word Origin
C15: from Old French rejoign- , stem of rejoindre; see re-, join
Usage examples
Perhaps he is using these last few exhalations to rejoin the Catholic Church.
Anthony Masters, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)Piers Martin LINKIN PARK singer CHESTER BENNINGTON is to rejoin his old band for a charity concert next month.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)Back in the real world, young Walter's presence somehow inspires the two old coots to rejoin consumer society.
Globe and Mail (2003)Next month PM Tony Blair will rejoin students at a learning centre in his constituency for only his second computer lesson.
Sun, News of the World (2000)Charlie is only too pleased to hand back the Wendell Holmes and rejoin Vicky.
Victoria Coren, Charlie Skelton, ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING: How we tried to make the greatest porn film ever (2002)
