Definition

To order someone to do something or to prohibit them from doing something, often with a sense of authority.

Example

The judge decided to enjoin the company from continuing its harmful practices.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard the coach will enjoin us to practice harder this week.

Really? I thought we were already putting in a lot of effort.

Yeah, but I guess he wants us to push our limits even further.

That makes sense; sometimes a little extra pressure can help us improve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enjoin is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "jungere" (meaning to join). The word means to cause someone to join or to command someone to do something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'caused to join' ('en-') in a command ('jungere') — that's why enjoin means to command someone to do something.

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