rejoin

verb

re·​join ri-ˈjȯin 

 transitive sense 1 is  (ˌ)rē-ˈjȯin

rejoined; rejoining; rejoins

intransitive verb

: to answer the replication of the plaintiff

transitive verb

1

: to join again

2

: to say often sharply or critically in response especially as a reply to a reply

Synonyms

• answer
• come back
• reply
• respond
• retort
• return
• riposte

Examples of rejoin in a Sentence

I'll be rejoining my family for the last part of our vacation.

Now that the kids are in school, I'm ready to rejoin the workforce.

The original drummer left the band in 2000 but rejoined two years later.

This trail eventually rejoins the main trail.

The river divides here, but the two streams rejoin downstream.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Saudis invited Syria to repudiate Iran and rejoin the Arab bloc. —Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Next year, My Chemical Romance will perform a stadium tour celebrating The Black Parade; Bryar was not slated to rejoin, having officially retired from drumming in 2021. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024

Whitaker also served in private practice from 2009-17 before rejoining the Department of Justice. —Brad Dress, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024

Camilla, 77, meanwhile is set to pose for photos at the dinner, retire for a bit and then rejoin the dinner. —Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French rejoindre, from re- + joindre to join — more at join entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

rejoin

verb

re·​join

1

(ˈ)rē-ˈjȯin

: to join again : return to

rejoined my family after a week in camp

2

ri-

: to say in reply