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join hands

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join hands

[for people] to hold hands so that each person is holding the hands of two other people; [for two people] to hold each other's hands. Let us join hands and pray together. The dancers joined hands and formed a circle that moved to the left.

See also: hand, join

join hands (with somebody)

to unite with other people or groups Many people are ready to join hands to improve health care around the world.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of join hands (to hold the hand of the person next to you, connecting all of the people in a group)

See also: hand, join