rejoining

Rejoining refers to the act of joining with someone or something again after a period of separation. It can describe resuming membership, reconnecting with a relationship, or physically reuniting two parts. The term functions as a verb (to rejoin) and as a gerund or noun (the rejoining) and is used across social, legal, and technical contexts.

In social and organizational settings, individuals may rejoin clubs, associations, teams, or family networks after an absence. In governance and international relations, a state or organization may rejoin treaties, alliances, or international bodies after withdrawing or suspending participation; this usually requires formal procedures, eligibility checks, and transitional arrangements.

Administrative and practical considerations accompany rejoining. Procedures commonly include notification or application, verification of eligibility, and the updating of records and memberships. Rejoining can affect rights, privileges, and responsibilities within the group, and may involve dues, waiting periods, or reinstatement terms.

In rhetoric, to rejoin can mean to reply to a remark or to offer a counterstatement, a usage related to the noun rejoinder.

Related concepts include reunion (the act of coming together again after separation), reconciliation (the restoration of friendly relations), and reentry or reinstatement in a membership or treaty.