joining

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de mettre deux ou plusieurs choses en contact, notamment dans le but de communiquer ou de connecter.

A noun referring to the act or process of bringing two or more things into contact, especially for the purpose of communication or connection.

indénombrable

1. Act of connectingB2formal

   The act of bringing two things into contact, especially for communication or physical connection.

   action de connecter

   • The joining of the two cables was done carefully.
   • The joining of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
   • The joining of the two networks improved communication.

   Synonymesattachmentconjunctionconnectioncouplingfasteningmergerunion

   Antonymesdetachmentdisconnectiondivisionseparation

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de relier, de connecter ou de devenir membre d'un groupe ou d'une organisation.

A verb used to indicate the act of connecting, linking, or becoming a member of something.

1. A1formal

   To become a member of an organization, club, or group.

   Devenir membre

   • She decided to join the chess club.
   • He joined the army after finishing school.
   • Many people join gyms in January.

   Synonymesaffiliateassociateconnectenlistenrollenterlinkregistersign upunite

   Antonymesleavequitresignsecedewithdraw

2. Connect or fastenA2formal

   To physically connect two or more things together.

   Joindre, relier

   • Please join the two pieces of wood with glue.
   • The plumber joined the pipes together.
   • She joined the wires to complete the circuit.

   Synonymesattachbindcombineconnectcouplefastenlinkmergesplicetieuniteweld

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectdividepartseparatesplitunfasten

3. Participate in an activityA1formal

   To take part in an activity or event with others.

   participer à une activité

   • Would you like to join us for dinner?
   • He joined the conversation late.
   • They joined the celebration after work.

   Synonymesengagepartakeparticipatesharetake part

   Antonymesabstaindeclineleavequitrefusewithdraw

4. Meet or come togetherB1formal

   To come together or meet at a point.

   se rejoindre / se rencontrer

   • The two rivers join near the city.
   • The roads join at the traffic light.
   • The paths join in the middle of the forest.

   Synonymesconvergeintersectmeetmergeunite

   Antonymesdisconnectdivergedividepartseparatesplit