connect connect /kəˈnɛkt/

verb

1. () Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces  ( link up , tie , link , connect )
   connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
   Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
    Tie the ropes together
   Tie the ropes together
    Link arms
   Link arms
   
2. () Make a logical or causal connection  ( colligate , link up , tie in , associate , connect , link , relate )
   make a logical or causal connection
    I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
   I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
    Colligate these facts
   colligate these facts
    I cannot relate these events at all
   I cannot relate these events at all
   
3. () Join by means of communication equipment  ( connect )
   join by means of communication equipment
    The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
   The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
   
   
4. () Be or become joined or united or linked  ( link up , unite , join , connect , link )
   be or become joined or united or linked
    The two streets connect to become a highway
   The two streets connect to become a highway
    Our paths joined
   Our paths joined
    The travelers linked up again at the airport
   The travelers linked up again at the airport
   
5. () Join for the purpose of communication  ( connect )
   join for the purpose of communication
    Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
   Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
   
6. () Land on or hit solidly  ( connect )
   land on or hit solidly
    The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
   The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
   
7. (baseball) hit or play a ball successfully  ( connect )
   (baseball) hit or play a ball successfully
    The batter connected for a home run
   The batter connected for a home run
   
8. Plug into an outlet  ( connect , plug into , plug in )
   plug into an outlet
    Please plug in the toaster!
   Please plug in the toaster!
    Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight
   Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight
   
9. Establish communication with someone  ( connect , touch base , get in touch )
   establish communication with someone
    Did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?
   did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?
   
10. Establish a rapport or relationship  ( connect )
    establish a rapport or relationship
     The President of this university really connects with the faculty
    The President of this university really connects with the faculty
    
11. Be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation  ( connect )
    be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
     The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train
    The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train
     The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours
    The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours