Rejoined
Rejoined, as a past participle and adjective, describes the action of having been united or connected again after a separation or division. It implies a previous state of being joined, followed by a period of being apart, and then a subsequent act of reunion.
Usage:
The word "rejoined" can be used in various contexts:
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Physical Union: Describing objects or entities that were previously separated and have been brought back together. For example, "The two pieces of the vase were rejoined with adhesive."
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Groups and Organizations: Indicating that a person or entity has become a member or participant of a group, organization, or activity after a period of absence. For example, "She rejoined the company after taking a sabbatical."
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Abstract Concepts: Referencing the re-establishment of a connection, relationship, or understanding. For example, "They rejoined in their commitment to the cause."
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Communication: Describing the resumption of a conversation or discussion. For example, "He rejoined the conversation after a moment of silence."
Grammatical Function:
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As a past participle, "rejoined" is used in perfect tenses (e.g., "have rejoined," "had rejoined") and passive constructions (e.g., "was rejoined").
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As an adjective, "rejoined" describes something that has been reconnected or reunited. For example, "The rejoined committee members discussed the new strategy."