connect

verb
UK: /kəˈnekt/
US: /kəˈnekt/

  1. To join or link things together.

    1. Connect the blue wire to the red one to complete the circuit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new bridge will connect the two sides of the river, easing traffic flow. [ ] [ ]

  2. To establish communication or a relationship with someone.

    1. I connect with my friends online every day to chat. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's hard to connect with people when you're feeling isolated and overwhelmed. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be linked or related in some way.

    1. These two events connect to the larger mystery we are trying to solve. [ ] [ ]
    2. I understand these files connect to each other but cannot find their relations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

associate link join unite relate
connect noun

  1. A link or relationship between things.

    1. The connect between cause and effect was clear. [ ] [ ]
    2. The internet provides an important connect between people worldwide. [ ] [ ]
connect phrasal-verb

  1. To meet someone and create a good relationship.

    1. I connect with new colleges every day to chat. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is very open minded person and connects with new friends easily. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "connect" in English means: To join or link things together., To establish communication or a relationship with someone., To be linked or related in some way..

The phonetic transcription of "connect" is /kəˈnekt/ in British English and /kəˈnekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "connect": associate, link, join, unite, relate.

Example usage of "connect": "Connect the blue wire to the red one to complete the circuit.". More examples on the page.