单词 | join |
释义 | join v. & n. --v   1. tr. (often foll. by to, together) put together; fasten, unite (one thing or person to another or several together).   2. tr. connect (points) by a line etc.   3. tr. become a member of (an association, society, organization, etc.).   4. tr. take one's place with or in (a company, group, procession, etc.).   5. tr. a come into the company of (a person). b (foll. by in) take part with (others) in an activity etc. (joined me in condemnation of the outrage). c (foll. by for) share the company of for a specified occasion (may I join you for lunch?).   6. intr. (often foll. by with, to) come together; be united.   7. intr. (often foll. by in) take part with others in an activity etc.   8. tr. be or become connected or continuous with (the Inn joins the Danube at Passau). --n a point, line, or surface at which two or more things are joined. Phrases and idioms join battle begin fighting. join forces combine efforts. join hands   1. a clasp each other's hands. b clasp one's hands together.   2. combine in an action or enterprise. join up   1. enlist for military service.   2. (often foll. by with) unite, connect. Derivatives joinable adj. Etymology: ME f. OF joindre (stem joign-) f. L jungere junct- join: cf. YOKE |
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