join a gym
/dʒɔɪn ə dʒɪm/
Meaning
To become a member of a fitness center or health club in order to use their exercise equipment and facilities.
Examples
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I decided to join a gym to get in shape for the summer.
I decided to join a gym to get in shape for the summer.
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How much does it cost to join a gym in this neighborhood?
How much does it cost to join a gym in this neighborhood?
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She joined a gym last month but has only gone twice.
She joined a gym last month but has only gone twice.
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Before you join a gym, make sure to ask for a free trial pass.
Before you join a gym, make sure to ask for a free trial pass.
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He joined a gym that is open twenty-four hours a day.
He joined a gym that is open twenty-four hours a day.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I registered a gym yesterday.
✓ I joined a gym yesterday.
'Register' is used for classes, events, or official documents. For membership in a club or fitness center, we use 'join'.
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✗ I entered to a gym to start working out.
✓ I joined a gym to start working out.
'Enter' means physically walking inside a building. To become a member, you must use 'join'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I want to start lifting weights, so I think I will ___ next week.
💡 Become a member of a fitness center.
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join a gym
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Is it worth it to ___ if I prefer running outdoors?
💡 Pay for a fitness club membership.
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join a gym