Enjoin – instruct someone to do something

(Pronounced in-join)

To remember the definition of the word enjoin, use the following mnemonic:

He seemed to enjoy getting the new recruits to join in (enjoin). He was great at instructing them to do different tasks.

Examples of enjoin in a sentence

He wanted the judge to enjoin his ex-wife from selling their home after the divorce. 

The environmentalist hopes to enjoin the city from demolishing the nature reserve to build a block of flats. 

She put a finger to her lips to enjoin silence from the children.