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| 1. | [ verb ] connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces | |
| Synonyms: | link tie link_up | |
| Examples: | "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?" "Tie the ropes together" "Link arms" |
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| Related terms: | disconnect attach join join bond bridge hang_together daisy-chain put_through tee hitch tie ground interconnect link connection linkage | |
| 2. | [ verb ] bring into relation with | |
| Synonyms: | associate link 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. | [ verb ] make a logical or causal connection | |
| Synonyms: | associate relate link tie_in | |
| Examples: | "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind" |
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| Related terms: | dissociate think relate think_of identify free-associate remember | |
| 4. | [ verb ] be or become joined or united or linked | |
| Synonyms: | join link link_up unite | |
| Examples: | "The two streets connect to become a highway" "Our paths joined" "The travelers linked up again at the airport" |
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| Related terms: | intercommunicate complect syndicate union articulation linkage | |
| 5. | [ verb ] join by means of communication equipment | |
| Examples: | "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area" |
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| Related terms: | join | |
| 6. | [ verb ] land on or hit solidly | |
| Examples: | : "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out" |
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| Related terms: | hit | |
| 7. | [ verb ] join for the purpose of communication | |
| Examples: | "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?" |
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| Related terms: | join joining | |
| 8. | [ verb ] establish a rapport or relationship | |
| Examples: | "The President of this university really connects with the faculty" |
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| Related terms: | relate get_in_touch | |
| 9. | [ verb ] 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" |
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| Related terms: | be connection | |
| 10. | [ verb ] establish communication with someone | |
| Synonyms: | get_in_touch touch_base | |
| Examples: | "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?" |
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| Related terms: | interact joining | |
| 11. | [ verb ] plug into an outlet, as of electrical appliances | |
| Synonyms: | plug_in | |
| Examples: | "Please plug in the toaster!" "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight" |
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| Related terms: | unplug insert connection join | |
| 12. | [ verb ] (baseball) hit or play a ball successfully | |
| Examples: | "The batter connected for a home run" |
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| Related terms: | hit baseball | |
| Similar spelling: |
connected connecter connector connection connecting connective conceit Concetta Conchita coon_cat conceited concede constant construe conceded coincide coincident constable constancy Constante constrain constrict Conestoga construal construct conceding Constance |
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