Definitions for the word "join" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. t.
To bring together, literally or figuratively; to place in contact; to connect; to couple; to unite; to combine; to associate; to add; to append.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To associate one's self to; to be or become connected with; to league one's self with; to unite with; as, to join a party; to join the church.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To unite in marriage.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To enjoin upon; to command.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To accept, or engage in, as a contest; as, to join encounter, battle, issue.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. i.
To be contiguous, close, or in contact; to come together; to unite; to mingle; to form a union; as, the hones of the skull join; two rivers join.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
The line joining two points; the point common to two intersecting lines.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v.
1 (often foll. By to, together) put together; fasten, unite (with one or several things or people). 2 connect (points) by a line etc. 3 become a member of (a club, organization, etc.). 4 a take one''s place with (a person, group, etc.). B (foll. By in, for, etc.) Take part with (others) in an activity etc. (joined them in prayer). 5 (often foll. By with, to) come together; be united. 6 (of a river etc.) Be or become connected or continuous with. n. Point, line, or surface at which things are joined. join battle begin fighting. Join forces combine efforts. Join hands 1 clasp hands. 2 combine in an action etc. Join in (also absol.) Take part in (an activity). Join up 1 enlist for military service. 2 (often foll. By with) unite, connect. [latin jungo junct-]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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