rejoin

verb
re·​join | \ ri-ˈjȯin How to pronounce rejoin (audio) , sense vt 1 is (ˌ)rē-ˈjȯin\
rejoined; rejoining; rejoins

Definition of rejoin

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for rejoin

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

ask, inquire, question

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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.
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Recent Examples on the Web

After playing for five teams over the next six seasons, including starting stints with the Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers, Hoyer rejoined the Patriots six games into the 2017 season. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "Jarrett Stidham to start NFL career as Tom Brady’s backup," 31 Aug. 2019 In the new action-thriller Lucky Day, safecracker Red (Luke Bracey, of 2015’s Point Break) finally gets out of jail and rejoins his wife, Chloe (Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev), and daughter, vowing to go straight. Clark Collis, EW.com, "Nina Dobrev has a hitman problem in trailer for action-thriller Lucky Day," 29 Aug. 2019 The transactions are highlighted the hiring of Zaza Pachulia, the wildly popular former center who will rejoin the franchise as a consultant. Rusty Simmons, SFChronicle.com, "Warriors hire Zaza Pachulia among series of basketball ops moves," 29 Aug. 2019 Ben Zobrist will complete the rest of his prep work at home and could rejoin the Cubs by Sunday with a share of the leadoff duties. Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Ben Zobrist could share leadoff duties when he rejoins the Cubs," 27 Aug. 2019 Nobody should get applause for rejoining the Paris climate accords. Mark K. Matthews, Scientific American, "In Second Democratic Debate, Candidates Criticize Biden’s Climate Plans," 1 Aug. 2019 Harris and others have called for rejoining the Paris climate accord, which Trump has moved to exit; investing in renewable energy like solar panels and wind turbines; and banning offshore oil drilling, among other ideas. Casey Tolan, The Mercury News, "Kamala Harris lays out $10 trillion plan to fight climate change, says she’d ban plastic straws," 4 Sep. 2019 At the same time, Harris plans to expand renewable energy, rejoin the Paris agreement and put the United States on track to lead carbon neutrality by 2050. Tanya A. Christian, Essence, "Harris, Warren Reveal Climate Plans Ahead Of CNN Town Hall On Global Warming," 4 Sep. 2019 Corbin Burnes was recalled from Class AAA San Antonio, rejoining the club in an attempt to salvage at least some small part of what's been a nightmarish 2019 season for the right-hander. Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Back from Brewers' 'pitching lab,' Corbin Burnes thinks he's finally turned the corner," 3 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of rejoin

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

History and Etymology for rejoin

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

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More Definitions for rejoin

rejoin

verb

English Language Learners Definition of rejoin

: to become a member of (a group or organization) again
: to come together with (something) again
formal : to reply to (something said or written) especially in a rude or angry way

rejoin

verb
re·​join | \ ri-ˈjȯin How to pronounce rejoin (audio) \
rejoined; rejoining

Kids Definition of rejoin

1 : to join again : return to I rejoined my family after the trip.
2 : to reply often in a sharp or critical way

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