joining
Linking up with
Joining is the act of coming together or connecting.
You might speak of the joining of two rivers, the joining of hands in marriage, or the joining of forces against a common enemy.
The word emphasizes the moment or process of union: The joining of the two companies created a media giant.
Combining into uniformity
- mergingBlending into one
- assimilationAbsorbing into a whole
- incorporationForming a legal entity
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
unification · harmonization · convergence · coalescence · intermingling · interweaving · melding · combining
Connected system of parts
- couplingJoint between systems
- fasteningJoining two parts together
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- bondingForming close connections
splice · anchoring · securing · interconnection · latching · hooking · interlocking · clamping
Formally joining an organization
- enlistingFormally joining a force
- registeringFormally entering records
- affiliatingJoining an organization formally
- subscribingAgreeing to receive regularly
entering · admission · initiation · recruitment · onboarding · induction · belonging · participation
Formal union of parties
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- confederationAutonomous entities united loosely
- mergerCorporate combination
amalgamation · association · partnership · league · guild · syndicate · affiliation · brotherhood
Curved line segment
- migBritish term for marble
- tigTouch-based chasing game
- brazingFiller-metal bonding process
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
torch · flux · electrode · bead · seam · filler · spatter · penetration
Marriage rite and feast
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- nuptialsVows and rings
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
engagement · union · ceremony · spouse · wedlock · handfasting · elopement · commitment
blending
Combining into uniformity
- mergingBlending into one
- assimilationAbsorbing into a whole
- incorporationForming a legal entity
synthesis · unification · harmonization · convergence · coalescence · intermingling · interweaving · melding · combining · fusing
linkage
Connected system of parts
- couplingJoint between systems
- fasteningJoining two parts together
- attachmentConnection or fondness
bonding · splice · anchoring · securing · interconnection · latching · hooking · interlocking · clamping · lashing
enrolling
Formally joining an organization
- enlistingFormally joining a force
- registeringFormally entering records
- affiliatingJoining an organization formally
subscribing · entering · admission · initiation · recruitment · onboarding · induction · belonging · participation · acceptance
alliance
Formal union of parties
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- confederationAutonomous entities united loosely
merger · amalgamation · association · partnership · league · guild · syndicate · affiliation · brotherhood · sisterhood
arc
Curved line segment
soldering · torch · flux · electrode · bead · seam · filler · spatter · penetration · tack
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
betrothal · engagement · union · ceremony · spouse · wedlock · handfasting · elopement · commitment · partnership
joinery
Fitting wood pieces together
dowel · biscuit · rabbet · dado · miter · tongue-and-groove · scarf · halving · bridle · finger
- creatingcreating, inventing, producing, generating, making
- convergingmeeting, merging, fusing, uniting, combining
- interactiontalking, sharing, helping, meeting, chatting
- membershipmember, active member, associate member, dues, eligibility
- Merging termsblend, fusion, convergence, integration, consolidation
- voluntary participationvolunteering, donating, charity work, community service, opt-in
joiningseparating
Dividing into parts
dividing · disconnecting · splitting · severing · disjoining
- joining inTaking part with others
- joining forcesCombining efforts together
- joining upFormally becoming part of
- joining words
- joining feeOne-time membership payment