What does "joining" mean?

1. (the act of connecting) the act of bringing two or more things together to make them one. 2. (a physical connection) the place where two things are fixed together.

joining

US //ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ// UK //dʒˈɔɪnɪŋ// join·ing

1 the act of connecting (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of bringing two or more things together to make them one.

the action or process of connecting or combining separate entities into a single unit.

Example

The joining of the two companies created the largest bank in the country.

Example

The successful joining of these two distinct political movements required months of delicate negotiation and compromise on both sides.
- separation
- division
2 a physical connection (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the place where two things are fixed together.

the physical point or line where two or more parts are attached or meet.

Example

You can see a small gap at the joining of the two pipes.

Example

The carpenter ensured that the joining of the table legs to the frame was seamless and structurally sound.
- gap