join up
The phrase "join up" can refer to enlisting in an organization, combining efforts, or linking things together.
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Definition
B1Military or Organizational Membership
(common)To enlist in the armed forces or become a member of an organization.
Example
- He decided to join up with the army after finishing college.
- Many students join up with clubs to make new friends.
B2General
(common)To connect or unite two or more things.
Example
- We need to join up these two pieces of wood to complete the frame.
- The two rivers join up at the base of the mountain.
B2Collaboration
(common)To align efforts with others to achieve a shared goal.
Example
- Several community groups decided to join up to organize the festival.
- We should join up with the other team to finish the project faster.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "join up":
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