rejoin - Master This Word
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rejoin Word Meanings
- to join again
- to come together again after being apart
- to reunite
rejoin Example Sentences
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rejoin Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈdʒɔɪn/
US
/rɪˈdʒɔɪn/
rejoin Word Etymology
re- = again + join = to connect. Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a group of friends coming back together, hands outstretched to reconnect, symbolizing unity after separation.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Rejoin is a verb meaning to join again after people or things have been separated. It describes coming back together, whether a group or a pair, and emphasizes restoration rather than starting anew. You might rejoin a project after taking a break, rejoin friends after a trip, or rejoin a conversation that paused while you were away. The form is built from re- (again) plus join (to connect). Native speakers tend to use rejoin in slightly formal or narrative contexts; in everyday talk, people often say get back together, meet again, or join back in. A reunion imagery helps: hands reaching out, ties renewed, unity restored.
Usage Reminders
- • Remember re- means again; it signals restoration.
- • Use for people or groups returning to an activity.
- • Not the same as 'reunite' which stresses emotional or long-standing bonds.
- • Often formal or narrative; in speech, say 'get back together' or 'meet again'.
- • Pair with a clear object: rejoin the project, rejoin the discussion.
- • Check tense: rejoin (present), rejoined (past).
Common Misconceptions
- Confusing rejoin with 'join again' in all contexts; rejoin emphasizes restoration of a group, not just starting over.
- Thinking it only applies to people, not objects or ideas that were disconnected.
- Assuming it can replace 'reunite' in all scenarios; 'reunite' often conveys emotional or long-held bonds.
- Using it with passive voice where active participation is implied (e. g., 'was rejoined').
- Misplacing it in casual speech when 'get back together' would sound more natural.
Thinking Differences
For English learners, rejoin often contrasts with join and reunite. It emphasizes returning to an ongoing activity rather than starting anew, and is common in formal or narrative contexts. Learners may overgeneralize it to any return, or misuse it with non-human subjects.
Learning Tips
- 1) Remember re- means again.
- 2) Pair with a concrete object: rejoin the team, rejoin the discussion.
- 3) Contrast with reunite: reunite for emotional bonds, rejoin for activity restoration.
- 4) Use present and past tenses correctly (rejoin, rejoined).
- 5) Prefer get back together in casual speech.
- 6) Visualize returning to a group after a pause.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'rejoin' used correctly?
A.She decided to rejoin the club after taking a break.
B.He needed to rejoin the book from the library.
C.They will rejoin to the beach tomorrow.
D.The project manager will rejoin the team members.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'rejoin'?
A.Reunite
B.Separate
C.Depart
D.Disconnect
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'rejoin'?
A.Combine
B.Separate
C.Divorce
D.Unite
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use 'rejoin' in a real-life situation?
A.Rejoining a club after a long absence.
B.Rejoining a party after leaving early.
C.Rejoining a conversation after being interrupted.
D.Rejoining a sports team after recovering from an injury.
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