join a partnership; join a mess
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to join a collective, partnership, or organization; to become a partner
Often used in business contexts for joining a partnership, or in historical/literary contexts for joining a bandit gang or secret society. Can also refer to enlisting in a group effort.
He joined the partnership last year and became one of the company's shareholders.
Lin Chong was forced to flee to Liangshan and had no choice but to join the band.
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The new partner who joined them is very experienced.
verb
to join collective meals; to board with a group; to eat at a common mess
Refers specifically to joining a communal dining arrangement, such as a work unit cafeteria, school canteen, or shared kitchen where members pay regular fees.
He boards at the factory and pays monthly food fees.
Several of us board at the school cafeteria.
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In the past, single employees all boarded at their work units.