join hands

phrase

: to hold the hand of another person
The priest asked us all to join hands and bow our heads in prayer.
—often used figuratively
We can accomplish great things if we all join hands and work together.

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At the end of the Seder, the women got up from their seats to join hands and dance and sing together. — Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026 Having accepted Edgar Linton’s offer to join hands (and bank accounts), Cathy enjoys the creature comforts of her new life with a heavy heart that still longs for Heathcliff’s rough embrace. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026 Why can’t the Sun Sentinel and Minnesota leaders join hands with law enforcement to bring justice and sanity back to their city and state? — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for join hands

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“Join hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/join%20hands. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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