join
To join something is to become part of it.
- We joined a football club.
- They are going to join a health club.
- You may join an English class.
- Joining this website is free.
- Would you like to join?
Would you like to join us for some pizza?
a. join = become part of a group
When you join a group, you are welcomed by the other members.
- We need to get more people to join our club.
- Are you interested in joining?
- Would you like to join us?
- When did you join?
- Sarah and Thomas would like to join a ski club.
- Ted and Stella joined their local YMCA to become more physically fit.
- We want you to join our team.
b. join = become part of an effort
People join efforts to make a positive difference in the world. By joining a cause or an effort, a person can provide help.
- Children in Gaza are suffering and need a lot of help. It’s important for as many people as possible to join the cause.
- Millions of people around the world have joined the cause to end world hunger.
- Several groups have joined efforts to send relief to areas where help is needed.
- If enough people join the effort to end poverty, we can all live in a safer, more prosperous world.
c. Use "join" in these expressions.
Can you figure out the meanings of these expressions?
- Okay, everyone. Join hands. (Everyone grabs the hands of the people standing next to them.)
- Now they are joined in holy matrimony. (Now they are married to each other.)
- Everybody, join in! (This is often said when an entertainer wants the audience to sing along.)
- They are joined in matrimony. (They are now married.)