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joining

"Joining" is the present participle (the -ing form) of the verb "join." It has a few closely related but distinct meanings, all centered around the idea of bringing things or people together. Here are the most common ones.

1verbbecoming a member

When you start to belong to a group, club, organization, or team, you are joining it. Think of it as stepping through a door and becoming part of something.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She is joining the school's drama club next week.

He decided to joining the army after finishing university.

Are you joining us for the book club meeting tonight?

2verbcoming together with someone

When you go to be with other people — for example, sitting at their table, walking with them, or taking part in what they are doing — you are joining them. It is a very natural, social use of the word.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Would you like to join us for dinner?

He finished his work early and joined his friends at the park.

Please join me in welcoming our new colleague.

3verbconnecting two things physically

When two objects, roads, pipes, or pieces are connected or fastened together, they are joined. Imagine two puzzle pieces clicking into place — that is joining.

everyday language / construction · Modern, widely used

The carpenter is joining the two pieces of wood with strong glue.

This road joins the highway just outside the city.

The bridge joins the two sides of the river.

4verbtaking part in an activity

When you start participating in something that is already happening — a conversation, a protest, a game — you are joining in. You add yourself to the action.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Everyone started singing, and soon the whole crowd was joining in.

Don't be shy — feel free to join the discussion.

The children were joining the game one by one.

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