Connect - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəˈnekt|  American pronunciation of the word connect
Brit.  |kəˈnekt|  British pronunciation of the word connect

verb

- connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces (syn: link, link up, tie)
Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
- make a logical or causal connection (syn: associate, colligate, link, link up, relate, tie in)
I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
- be or become joined or united or linked (syn: join, link, link up, unite)
The two streets connect to become a highway
- join by means of communication equipment
The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
- land on or hit solidly
The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
- join for the purpose of communication
Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
- be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train
The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours
- establish a rapport or relationship
The President of this university really connects with the faculty
- establish communication with someone
did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?
- plug into an outlet (syn: plug in)
- hit or play a ball successfully
The batter connected for a home run

Extra examples

Can you connect the hose to the sprinkler?

Connect the cable to the battery.

A hallway connects the two rooms.

It's the major highway connecting the two towns.

A common theme connects the stories.

The two bones connect at the elbow.

The hose connects easily to the sprinkler.

The bedroom connects to the kitchen.

I never connected you with that group of people.

There's no evidence connecting the company directly to the scandal.

I'll try that call again, I've been connected to the wrong person.

This bus is supposed to connect with the train.

The railway link would connect Felixstowe with Fishguard.

Connect the speakers to the CD player.

We'd like two rooms with connecting doors (=doors that join the rooms).

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: connect
he/she/it: connects
present participle: connecting
past tense: connected
past participle: connected
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