join
gb/d͡ʒˈɔɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɔɪn/
A2
English
~ 600
összeköt, egyesül, összeilleszt, belép, csatlakozik, valakivel tart, bekapcsolódik, beszáll, részt vesz, illesztés, kötés
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to join [something] to [something]
Please join the two pieces of wood with glue.
Kérlek, ragasztóval illeszd össze a két fadarabot.
The river joins the sea at this point.
A folyó ezen a ponton torkollik a tengerbe.
We joined the two cables together.
Learner examples
Join the two tables.
Told össze a két asztalt.
The rivers join here.
A folyók itt egyesülnek.
Please join the lines with tape.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'join' with 'meet'; 'join' means to connect or become part of something, while 'meet' means to come together to see each other.
Meaning
Connect or bring together
Collocations
join forces
|join hands
|join two pieces
|join the ends
|join the parts
Synonyms
connect (More general; can refer to physical or abstract links.)
|
unite (Emphasizes forming a single whole, often with emotional or political overtones.)
Antonyms
separate (Means to move apart or keep things from being together.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To connect or put people or things together so they become one group or unit.
To connect or bring people or things together into one group, place, or unit.
VERB
A2
2
belép
A2
csatlakozik
B1
Usage pattern:
to join [a group/organization]
She decided to join the chess club at school.
Úgy döntött, hogy belép az iskolai sakk-klubba.
He joined the company in 2015.
2015-ben került a céghez.
Many young people join the army after graduation.
Learner examples
I want to join the club.
Be akarok lépni a klubba.
He joined the team last year.
Tavaly csatlakozott a csapathoz.
She will join the school choir.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say 'join into' incorrectly; 'join' already implies becoming part of something, so 'into' is unnecessary.
Meaning
Become a member of group
Collocations
join a club
|join a team
|join an organization
|join the army
Synonyms
enroll (Often used for courses or formal programs.)
|
enter (Broad term for going into a group or place; less specific about membership.)
Antonyms
leave (Means to stop being a member of a group.)
Themes
relationships
|business
|daily life
|work
Definition
To enter a group, club, or team as a member.
To become a member of a group, club, team, or organization.
VERB
A2
3
csatlakozik
B1
Usage pattern:
to join [someone] for [something]
Would you like to join us for lunch?
Velünk tartanál ebédre?
She joined me on my walk through the park.
A parkban tett sétám közben csatlakozott hozzám.
He joined them at the concert after work.
Learner examples
Join us for dinner.
Tarts velünk vacsorára.
I will join you at the park.
Csatlakozom hozzád a parkban.
She joined me in the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'join' with 'meet'; 'meet' is when you come together, 'join' is when you become part of an ongoing activity.
Meaning
Go and be with someone
Collocations
join for dinner
|join in the fun
|join on a trip
Synonyms
accompany (More formal; often implies going along for support or company.)
Antonyms
stay behind (Means to not go along with others.)
Themes
daily life
|social
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
To go to be with someone and do something together.
To go and be with someone in an activity, event, or location.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to join in [an activity]
Everyone joined in singing the national anthem.
Mindenki együtt énekelte a nemzeti himnuszt.
She was shy at first but then joined in the conversation.
Először félénk volt, de aztán bekapcsolódott a beszélgetésbe.
The children joined in the dancing happily.
Learner examples
Join in the game!
Kapcsolódj be a játékba!
He joined in the song.
Ő is bekapcsolódott az éneklésbe.
We all joined in the dance.
Common mistake:
Some learners forget 'in' after 'join' when talking about participating; without 'in', it may mean becoming a member instead.
Meaning
Take part in an activity
Collocations
join in the discussion
|join in the game
|join in singing
Synonyms
participate (More formal; common in official contexts.)
Antonyms
opt out (Means to choose not to take part in something.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
To take part in something with other people.
To participate in an activity, event, or discussion with others.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Check each join for signs of weakness.
Ellenőrizzen minden illesztést, nem látszanak-e rajta gyengeség jelei.
The carpenter inspected the join between the boards.
Az asztalos megvizsgálta a deszkák közötti illesztést.
A clean join is important for strength.
Learner examples
This is a strong join.
Ez erős kötés.
The join is not smooth.
Az illesztés nem sima.
We fixed the join with glue.
Meaning
Place where things connect
Collocations
welded join
|seam join
|wood join
Synonyms
joint (More common term for this meaning; used broadly for physical connections.)
Antonyms
gap (An empty space between two things instead of a connection.)
Themes
construction
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
|science
Definition
The place where two things are connected together.
A point or line where two parts are connected or fastened together.
Grammar
Dictionary form
join
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɔɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɔɪn/
Syllables & stress
join (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (join)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: join
- Plural: joins
Verb
- Base: join
- 3rd Person Singular: joins
- Present Participle: joining
- Past: joined
Word family
Expressions
join forces
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪn fˈɔɹsɪz/
idiom
Work together toward a goal
To work together with another person or group for the same purpose.
Examples
- Two companies joined forces to create a new product.
- The charities joined forces to help disaster victims.
join hands
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪn hˈændz/
idiom
Hold hands or unite for cause
To hold hands with others, often as a sign of unity, or to work together on something important.
Examples
- They joined hands and formed a circle.
- The communities joined hands to fight poverty.
join in
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪn ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Participate in an ongoing activity
To take part in an activity that other people are already doing.
Examples
- Come and join in the fun!
- She was hesitant at first but then joined in the conversation.