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to join the discussion

to join the discussion

5 2.8
Take part in a conversation already happening
  • phrasal verb
translation icon : unirse a la discusión
  • If you're interested in joining the discussion, click either of the links above for more information.

Examples

  • All are welcome to join the discussion on Wednesday, September 5.

    Blog text (15)

  • If you have any thoughts to share, please feel free to join the discussion during the meeting.

  • You and any of your students are welcome to join the discussion.

    Academic text (2005)

  • American students raised their hands and asked to join the discussion.

    Blog text (13)

  • Thanks again to all our guests for joining the discussion.

    Blog text (23)

  • We are also calling on all students, faculty, staff, and members of the Hamilton community to join the discussion.

    Blog text (27)

  • In the meantime, please feel free to come to NBC News and join the discussion there.

    Blog text (6)

  • The community is invited to join the discussion at the Miller Branch Library in Ellicott.

    Blog text (15)

  • Join the discussion on what the training should include at: www.communitycare.co.uk/care-space-lead

    Academic text (2009)

  • COMMENTING GUIDELINES: We encourage engaging, diverse, and meaningful commentary and hope you will join the discussion.

    Blog text (27)

Synonyms

to participate
vsto join the discussion
866 2.5

To join in an activity with other people

is specific to conversations and often refers to entering an exchange already underway
to join in
vsto join the discussion
143 1.1

To take part in an activity that others are already doing

is limited to conversations and exchanging ideas rather than any activity
to chime in
vsto join the discussion
  • Informal
40 4.3

To make a short comment during a conversation

is used for broader, ongoing involvement in a conversation rather than a quick remark

Antonyms

to be quiet
231 1.0

To stop making noise or talking

How Involved

to moderate
39 5.3
comment
∞ 1.0
to join the discussion
5 2.8
to listen
∞ 1.0
to be quiet
231 1.0

Surface Forms

join the discussion infinitive
joined the discussion past
joined the discussion past participle
joining the discussion present participle
joins the discussion third person singular

Morphology

join + the + discussion

The meaning 'to take part in a conversation' is directly and transparently derivable from combining 'join' (to become part of or take part in) with 'discussion' (a talk where opinions are shared). This verb + noun collocation follows a common compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Join the discussion gives a simple picture: imagine a group already talking and you step into the circle to add your voice. So join, meaning 'to come in', and discussion, meaning 'talk', explain why it means 'to take part in a conversation that is already going on'.