join with else Go to join with
join with (someone or something)
1. To connect or merge physically with something else. This is where the new law building joins with the original one. First, locate the point at which the power cable joins with the mainframe.
2. To connect something physically with something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "join" and "with." Make sure the breaker is off before you join the red wire with the blue one. I decided to tear the fence down and join my lawn with my neighbor's.
3. To unite or come into association with someone or some group. Our group is joining with several others in this lawsuit against the company. Several large corporations are joining with the protesters in opposition to the controversial legislation.
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 "with." The agency finally joined the child with her family after the incident. The conference joins enthusiasts with like-minded people from around the world. I'm so excited to be joining my small startup with such a massive company. It will give us the means to do incredible work!
See also: join
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
join something with something else Go to join someone with someone
else.
See also: else, go, join
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- join with
- join with (someone or something)
- connect up
- have a look for (someone or something)
- take a look for
- take a look for (someone or something)
- haystack
- like looking for a needle in a haystack
- like looking for/trying to find a needle in a haystack
- be like looking for a needle in a haystack