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Definition of conect

"conect" is probably misspelled. Trying connect instead Definition of connect

1. connect [ v ] connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
Examples: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?" "Tie the ropes together" "Link arms"

Used in print:

(Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)

The arc voltage was measured with a voltmeter whose terminals were connected to the anode and cathode holders .

(Edwin L. Bigelow and Nancy H. Otis,...)

as new homes were built they were connected so that all residences south of School_Street are served by it .

Synonyms connect link tie link_up Related Terms disconnect attach join join bond bridge hang_together daisy-chain put_through tee hitch tie ground interconnect link connection linkage

2. connect [ v ] bring into relation with

Synonyms associate link connect relate link_up tie_in colligate Related Terms dissociate think associate think_of correlate identify interrelate remember harmonize free-associate association connection association colligation linkage

3. connect [ v ] make a logical or causal connection
Examples: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"

Used in print:

(San Francisco Chronicle,...)

Other witnesses , after appearances before the jury , which reportedly is probing into possible income_tax violations , disclosed that government prosecutors were attempting to connect Stein and his company with a_number_of gangsters , including Glimco and Alex .

But he would fight for his own liberty rather_than for any abstract principle connected with_it - such_as `` cause '' .

Synonyms associate relate link connect tie_in Related Terms dissociate think relate think_of identify free-associate remember

4. connect [ v ] be or become joined or united or linked
Examples: "The two streets connect to become a highway" "Our paths joined" "The travelers linked up again at the airport"

Used in print:

(Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)

On the east_side of the island of Manhattan the indifferent hawk knew the East_River that connected New_York_Bay with Long_Island_Sound .

(E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)

Below these particulars was a series of alpha beta gammas connected by arrows and crosses which denoted the lineage of the breed .

Synonyms connect link join link_up unite Related Terms intercommunicate complect syndicate union articulation linkage

5. connect [ v ] join by means of communication equipment
Examples: "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"

Used in print:

(Edwin L. Bigelow and Nancy H. Otis,...)

About 1888 J._E._McNaughton of Barnumville and E._G._Bacon became proprietors of the `` Green_Mountain_Telegraph_Company '' , connecting all offices on the Western_Union line and extending over the mountain from Barnumville to Peru , Londonderry , South_Londonderry , Lowell_Lake , Windham , North_Windham , Grafton , Cambridgeport , Saxton_'s_River , and Bellows_Falls .

In November 1887 a line connecting several dwelling_houses in Dorset was extended to Manchester_Depot .

Synonyms connect Related Terms join

6. connect [ v ] land on or hit solidly
Examples: : "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"

Used in print:

(Cliff Farrell, Trail of the Tattered Star....)

This time it connected solidly on the man 's temple , felling him .

Synonyms connect Related Terms hit

7. connect [ v ] join for the purpose of communication
Examples: "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"

Used in print:

(Allen R. Bosworth, The Crows of Edwina Hill....)

A telephone_line had been hooked_up to connect the ship with the Base exchange .

Synonyms connect Related Terms join joining

8. connect [ v ] establish a rapport or relationship
Examples: "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"

Synonyms connect Related Terms relate get_in_touch

9. connect [ v ] be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
Examples: : "The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train" "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours"

Synonyms connect Related Terms be connection

10. connect [ v ] establish communication with someone
Examples: "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"

Synonyms get_in_touch connect touch_base Related Terms interact joining

11. connect [ v ] plug into an outlet, as of electrical appliances
Examples: "Please plug in the toaster!" "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"

Synonyms plug_in connect Related Terms unplug insert connection join

12. connect [ v ] hit or play a ball successfully
Examples: "The batter connected for a home run"

Synonyms connect Related Terms hit baseball

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