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connect

kuh-NEKT/kəˈnɛkt/

Formsconnects, connecting, connected

11 meanings of connect

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  1. 1
    fasten togetherverbtransitive or intransitive
    To join things together, or to be joined or fit together.

    Like clicking two toy bricks together to make one piece.

    Connect the printer to the laptop before you start.

    She connected the two pipes with a metal clamp.

    UsageSay connect something to something else.

    Similarjoin

  2. 2
    verbtransitive
    To be the link between two things, holding them together.

    Like a bridge that joins two sides of a river.

    Tunnels connect the two stations under the river.

    A single cable connects the camera to the monitor.

    UsageYou can say connect A to B, connect A with B, or connect A and B.

    Similarlink, join, bridge, tie, attach

    Oppositeseparate, divide

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  3. 3
    verbtransitive
    To see how two things are related to each other.

    Like drawing a line between two dots to show they go together.

    Detectives connect clues to figure out what happened.

    She connected the loud noise with the broken machine.

    UsageSay connect one thing with or to another.

    Similarlink, associate, relate, tie

    Oppositedissociate, separate, divorce

  4. 4
    get in touchverbintransitive
    To contact someone and talk with them, for example in person, by phone, or online.

    Let's connect next week to talk about the project.

    She connected with an old classmate on a job website and sent him a message.

    UsageSay connect with someone. At work it usually means to call or meet, as in let's connect.

    Similarliaise, network

  5. 5
    verbtransitive
    To join a wire, phone line, or piece of equipment to an electrical system or communications network.

    Like plugging a lamp into the wall so it gets power.

    The technician connected our phone line to the main network.

    They will connect our new house to the power lines next week.

    Similarlink, wire

    Oppositedisconnect, unplug, isolate

  6. 6
    verbintransitive
    To feel close to someone because you understand each other and get along well.

    I didn't expect to connect with my new roommate so quickly.

    The two boys connected over their love of video games.

    UsageSay connect with a person, or connect over something you both like.

    Similarbond, relate

  7. 7
    hitverbintransitive
    To hit the thing you were aiming at.

    Like an arrow hitting the center of the target.

    If your shots connect, you'll score.

    Her fist connected squarely with the punching bag.

    UsageSay a punch or a shot connects, or connects with what it hits.

    Similarland, hit, strike

    Oppositemiss

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Origin

From Latin connectere, meaning "fasten together," made from con- ("together") and nectere ("bind").

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

  • English connect comes from Latin connectere, meaning “fasten together”. en.wiktionary.org
  • Latin connectere is formed from con- (“together”) and nectere (“bind”). en.wiktionary.org