Idiom: join in
Meaning
Idiom: join in
- to participate in an activity with people who are already doing it
Example sentences
— Why don’t you join in the discussion we're having?
— When my assistant complained about the holiday party, everybody joined in and the director was livid.
— My son said something really naughty and everybody joined in when my husband laughed.
— This weekend is Carnivale, if you want to join in the fun.
— I didn't join in the festivities because I wasn't invited.
— When my daughter started singing happy birthday to her dog, we all joined in and she was so happy.
— I really didn't want to join in the group present because I'd already purchased a small gift.
— Those people look like they're having such fun dancing on the stage. I'm going to join in if anyone wants to come with me.
— Pull up a chair and join in. We're just starting to play cards.
Synonyms
- get in on (the act)
- take part (in something)
- go along for the ride
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