connect
/kʌnˈɛkt/
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Definitions
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connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"
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make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"
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be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport"
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join by means of communication equipment; "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"
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land on or hit solidly; "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"
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join for the purpose of communication; "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"
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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"
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establish a rapport or relationship; "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"
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establish communication with someone; "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"
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plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"
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hit or play a ball successfully; "The batter connected for a home run"
Synonyms
associate
colligate
get in touch
join
link
link up
plug in
plug into
relate
tie
tie in
touch base
unite