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rejoining

 

[ rɪˈʤɔɪnɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

workplace

To rejoin means to return to work or an organization after a period of absence. It can also refer to reuniting with a group or team.

Synonyms

come back, resume, return, reunite.

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Word Description / Examples
rejoining

Use when someone is coming back to a group or organization they were previously part of.

  • After taking a year off, he is rejoining the football team.
  • She is rejoining the company next month after her maternity leave.
return

Use for going or coming back to a place, situation, or activity that one was at or engaged in before.

  • She will return to her hometown for the holidays.
  • The team will return to practice after a short break.
reunite

Use when people come together after being apart for a long time.

  • The family was reunited after years of separation.
  • Old friends will reunite at the school reunion.
come back

Use for returning to a place or state where one was previously, applicable in both physical and abstract sense.

  • He will come back to New York next week.
  • I hope you come back to your usual cheerful self soon.
resume

Use for continuing an activity or process that was previously paused or interrupted.

  • After lunch, we will resume the meeting.
  • She plans to resume her studies next semester.

Examples of usage

  • He will be rejoining the team next week after his vacation.
  • She is considering rejoining the company after taking a sabbatical.
  • After his recovery, he plans on rejoining the workforce.
  • The team is excited about rejoining forces for the upcoming project.
  • Rejoining the organization brought back a sense of belonging.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In a military context, rejoining refers to the act of reuniting with one's unit or formation after being separated.

Synonyms

regrouping, rejoining formation, reuniting.

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Word Description / Examples
rejoining

Used when someone returns or becomes a part of a group, organization, or activity they were previously involved in.

  • After a long absence, she is rejoining the team next week
  • He is rejoining his friends after a long journey
reuniting

Used when people or things are brought together again after being separated, often with emotional or significant personal connotations.

  • After years apart, the family is reuniting for the holidays
  • The band is reuniting for a special concert
rejoining formation

Specifically used in military or aviation contexts, indicating that individuals or units are returning to their original positions within a structured arrangement.

  • The pilots are rejoining formation after completing their individual maneuvers
  • The battalion is rejoining formation after a brief rest
regrouping

Used in situations where people or units come together again after being scattered, often to plan or organize in a new way, commonly used in military or strategic contexts.

  • After the unexpected setback, the team is regrouping to discuss the next steps
  • The soldiers are regrouping after the ambush

Examples of usage

  • After being separated during the mission, the soldier focused on rejoining his unit.
  • The commander emphasized the importance of rejoining formation quickly.
  • Rejoining the platoon after the ambush was a relief for the soldier.
  • The soldier's priority was rejoining his comrades on the battlefield.
  • The process of rejoining the main unit after the reconnaissance mission was challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "rejoining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reingressão

🇮🇳 फिर से जुड़ना

🇩🇪 Wiedereingliederung

🇮🇩 bergabung kembali

🇺🇦 повторне приєднання

🇵🇱 ponowne dołączenie

🇯🇵 再加入 (さいかにゅう)

🇫🇷 réintégration

🇪🇸 reincorporación

🇹🇷 tekrar katılma

🇰🇷 재가입 (jaegahip)

🇸🇦 إعادة الانضمام

🇨🇿 znovupřipojení

🇸🇰 opätovné pripojenie

🇨🇳 重新加入 (chóngxīn jiārù)

🇸🇮 ponovna pridružitev

🇮🇸 endurinnganga

🇰🇿 қайта қосылу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა გაწევრიანება

🇦🇿 yenidən qoşulma

🇲🇽 reincorporación

Etymology

The word 'rejoining' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning again or back, and the verb 'join'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'rejoining' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to reuniting, returning, and regrouping in different contexts.

See also: adjoin, conjoin, enjoin, join, joinable, joined, joiner, joinery, joining, rejoin, rejoinder.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,760, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.