join together

join together

1. Of two or more things, to connect physically. The two buildings join together right at the corners of these two walls. The smaller amoebas joined together to create a larger organism.
2. To create a physical connection between two or more different things. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "join" and "together." Make sure the breaker is off before you join those wires together. We just joined together several smaller pieces of rope to form a single long one.
3. To unite or come into company or association together. Several smaller groups are joining together to file a single lawsuit against the corporation. It was wonderful to see our two families joining together for such a fun vacation.
4. To unite or put into association two or more different people, groups, organizations, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "join" and "together." The CEO said he would like to join the two companies together within the next five years. The controversial legislation has at least succeeded in joining together multiple groups of activists that would normally be opposed to one another.
See also: join, together
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

join (something and something else) together

to connect or unite things. We joined the pipe and the hose together. He joined together all the blue wires and the red ones.
See also: join, together
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fit together
  • come together
  • hover between
  • cling together
  • graft
  • between two fires
  • chalk and cheese
  • battle of the giants
  • Box and Cox
  • two for two
References in periodicals archive
On June 30, the pupils from 30 different schools will join together for an event at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena.
1,000 voices to join together at concert
"Let us join together and make Coventry great again."
Leader: Work together and make city great again
On better ground Jacob is hopeful Join Together - a best-priced 20-1 - can go close to emulating Neptune Collonges.
JACOB EYES A HAPPY RETURN
Conversely, testing conditions would most likely bring out the best in Join Together, who showed his liking for the Aintree fences when a strong-finishing second in the Becher Chase in December.
WHO'S ALSO IN THE FRAME.
No doubt another reason why Join Together hasn't been seen since was to preserve his chasing mark until after the National weights were published when subsequent winners escape any penalties.
National hope is finally able to reveal hand; Rested Join Together ready to show Grand ambition
BERNARD Wellings (Join together to fight the turbines, Letters, April 10) is entitled to his opinion, but he should realise he is in the minority.
Don't assume we all hate wind farms; LETTERS
"It's great to see all our team join together, contributing to this worthwhile cause," said Adam Koffler, Managing Director at FedEx Express based in Coventry.
Fed-Ex generosity helps major children's charity
NEWBURY: 12.30 Brave Alliance, 1.00 Cucumber Run, 1.35 Sentimentaljourney, 2.10 Join Together, 2.45 Hold On Julio, 3.20 Right Stuff, 3.50 Barenger.
Galician can do it this time
<![CDATA[ Knesset passes pared-down version of the civil marriage bill, enabling those of ano religiona to join together in something akin to marriage.
Civil Marriage for Non-Jews
That is the good news from Cancer Research UK as it urges people to support its All Join Together campaign.
Family Life: Survivors are on the rise
MEN, women and children can All Join Together to organise their own pink themed fundraising activity for family, friends or work colleagues.
How you can get involved; In association with the NHS
Sir - I'd like to make a heart-felt plea to your readers in Wales to support Cancer Research UK's All Join Together campaign which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and funds for the charity's scientific research into the disease.
Letter: Do it for Caron
We join together to call upon our elected and appointed officials to implement policies which will empower all parents to choose schools for their children which they believe best serve each child's own individual, educational needs."
Catholics, Orthodox Jews seek tax subsidies for religious education