In plain English
This means becoming part of a group on a social media service. It refers to entering the group as one of its members.
In context
Here, "join group" labels the action of becoming a member of the social media group being referred to.
- Situation
- Using messages, follows, connections, groups, communities, and interaction controls
- What it communicates
- Labels the action for becoming a member of a group or community.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not state what membership includes beyond being part of the group.
Examples
“After weeks of only reading the posts, Priya joined the group.”
“People in the neighbourhood often join the group, while others just browse the photos.”