Definition of conect
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"
(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 linkage2. 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 linkage3. connect [ v ] make a logical or causal connection
Examples:
"I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"
(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 remember4. 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"
(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 linkage5. connect [ v ] join by means of communication equipment
Examples:
"The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"
(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 join6. connect [ v ] land on or hit solidly
Examples: : "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"
(Cliff Farrell, Trail of the Tattered Star....)
This time it connected solidly on the man 's temple , felling him .
Synonyms connect Related Terms hit7. connect [ v ] join for the purpose of communication
Examples:
"Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"
(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 joining8. connect [ v ] establish a rapport or relationship
Examples:
"The President of this university really connects with the faculty"
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"
10. connect [ v ] establish communication with someone
Examples:
"did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"
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"
12. connect [ v ] hit or play a ball successfully
Examples:
"The batter connected for a home run"
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