Phrase guide

joined up

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

cursive

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: handwriting

Examples

  • Yesterday, the class started to learn joined-up writing.

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2

adj

Meaning 2

coherent

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: often, sarcastic

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3

adj

Meaning 3

coordinated across government departments

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, politics

Examples

  • The government do not have a joined-up policy on education.

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4

verb

Meaning 4

simple past and past participle of join up

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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History

Etymology

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