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joined

"Joined" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "join." It has a few closely related but distinct meanings, all revolving around the idea of connecting, combining, or becoming part of something. Here are the most common ones.

1verbconnected or fastened together

When two or more things are physically brought together and attached, they are joined. Think of two pieces of wood glued together — they have been joined into one piece.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The two pipes were joined with a metal clamp.

She joined the two ends of the rope with a strong knot.

The bridge joins the two sides of the river.

2verbbecame a member of a group or organization

When you officially became part of a club, team, company, or any group, you joined it. It means you went from being outside the group to being inside it.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She joined the swimming club last year.

He joined the army when he was eighteen.

I joined a new gym this month.

3verbcame together with another person or group

When you joined someone, you went to where they were and did something together with them. It is about people coming together at a place or for an activity.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

After work, he joined his friends at the restaurant.

Will you join us for dinner tonight?

She finished her meeting and then joined the rest of the team in the conference room.

4verbtook part in an activity alongside others

When you joined in something — like a conversation, a game, or a celebration — you started participating in it together with other people.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Everyone joined in the singing.

He was shy at first but eventually joined the discussion.

The whole crowd joined the celebration in the street.

5adjectiveconnected or shared between two parties

When something is described as joined, it means it is shared or done together. You will often see this in formal or legal contexts, like a joined effort or a joined decision.

business / legal · Formal, also used in everyday language

It was a joined effort between the two companies.

The two cases were joined by the court into a single trial.

They made a joined statement to the press.

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