connect

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈnɛkt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established: the electrodes were connected to a recording device (as adjective connected) a connected series of cargo holds
  • join together so as to provide access and communication: all the buildings are connected by underground passages [no object]: the motorway connects with major routes from all parts of the country
  • link to a power or water supply: by 1892 most of the village had been connected to the mains
  • put (someone) into contact by telephone: I was quickly connected to the police
  • [no object] (of a train, bus, aircraft, etc.) be timed to arrive at its destination just before another train, bus, etc., departs so that passengers can transfer: the bus connects with trains from Windermere station (as adjective connecting) we missed the connecting flight to the USA
  • 2associate or relate (something) in some respect: employees are rewarded with bonuses connected to their firm’s performance jobs connected with the environment
  • provide or have a link or relationship with: there was no evidence to connect Jefferson with the theft [no object]: the desire for religious faith connects up with profound needs at the core of our existence
  • [no object] form a relationship or feel an affinity: he can’t connect with anyone any more
  • 3 [no object] informal (of a blow) hit the intended target: the blow connected and he felt a burst of pain

Derivatives

connectable

adjective

connectedly

adverb

connectedness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'be united physically'; rare before the 18th century): from Latin connectere, from con- 'together' + nectere 'bind'