Meaning & Definition of Connect in English

1. Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"

• "Tie the ropes together"

• "Link arms"

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"

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"

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?"

10. Plug into an outlet

• "Please plug in the toaster!"

• "Connect the tv so we can watch the football game tonight"

11. Hit or play a ball successfully

• "The batter connected for a home run"