joining

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de colocar duas ou mais coisas em contato, especialmente para comunicação ou conexão; também pode indicar a entrada em uma organização ou grupo ou a união de partes.

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

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1. Act of connectingB2formal

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

   Conexão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattachmentconjunctionconnectioncouplingfasteningmergerunion

   Antônimosdetachmentdisconnectiondivisionseparation

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de conectar, unir ou vincular coisas, ou de tornar-se membro de um grupo ou organização.

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.

   Tornar-se membro

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

   Sinônimosaffiliateassociateconnectenlistenrollenterlinkregistersign upunite

   Antônimosleavequitresignsecedewithdraw

2. Connect or fastenA2formal

   To physically connect two or more things together.

   Conectar ou fixar

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

   Sinônimosattachbindcombineconnectcouplefastenlinkmergesplicetieuniteweld

   Antônimosdetachdisconnectdividepartseparatesplitunfasten

3. Participate in an activityA1formal

   To take part in an activity or event with others.

   Participar

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

   Sinônimosengagepartakeparticipatesharetake part

   Antônimosabstaindeclineleavequitrefusewithdraw

4. Meet or come togetherB1formal

   To come together or meet at a point.

   Encontrar-se

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

   Sinônimosconvergeintersectmeetmergeunite

   Antônimosdisconnectdivergedividepartseparatesplit