join hands

Link up physically

To join hands is to clasp hands with another person, typically as a gesture of unity, cooperation, or prayer.

The phrase extends figuratively to any collaborative effort: The two companies joined hands to develop the technology.

People join hands in a circle for group prayer, children's games, or demonstrations of solidarity.

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solidarity · wedding vow · unity · consensus · handshake · interlace · collaboration · teamwork · unison · come together · band together · work together · séance · stand together · synergy · human chain · intertwine · concord

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physical connection

join handslet go

Cease holding something

disengage · push away · pull away · separate · withdraw

cooperation/unity

join handspart ways

Mutually go separate directions

divide · turn against · oppose · break ranks · go separate ways

participation mode

join handsgo it alone

Proceed without help

stand alone · fly solo · lone wolf · withdraw · keep to oneself

Family

join, hands, joined, joining, joins, joiner, joint, joints, jointed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G