rejoined
|re-joined|
B2
/rɪˈdʒɔɪnd/
(rejoin)
join again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejoin' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rejoindre,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'joindre' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'rejoindre' transformed into the Middle English word 'rejoinen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejoin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to join again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to join again; to return to a group or place after a period of absence.
After a year abroad, she rejoined her family.
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Verb 2
to respond or reply, especially in a sharp or witty manner.
He rejoined with a clever remark.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 18:47