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 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