connect meaning and definition

CONNECT verb

Definition of connect (verb)

1. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   • "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"
   • synonyms: link, link up, tie
   • antonym: disconnect
2. 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"
   • synonyms: associate, colligate, link, link up, relate, tie in
   • antonym: decouple
3. 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"
   • synonyms: join, link, link up, unite
4. join by means of communication equipment
   • "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"
5. land on or hit solidly
   • "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"
6. join for the purpose of communication
   • "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"
7. 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"
8. establish a rapport or relationship
   • "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"
9. establish communication with someone
   • "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"
   • synonyms: get in touch, touch base
10. plug into an outlet
    • "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"
    • synonyms: plug in, plug into
    • antonym: disconnect
11. hit or play a ball successfully
    • "The batter connected for a home run"