Connected

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
the past tense of connect; to have joined or linked.
He connected the computer to the internet.
to have established a relationship or association.
She connected with several influential people at the conference.
adjective
joined or linked together.
The two cities are connected by a high-speed train.
having a relationship or association.
She feels connected to her heritage and culture.
having a continuous or coherent relationship.
The stories in the novel are connected through a common theme.

Etymology

From Latin 'connectere' meaning 'to bind together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

connectedness
The state of being connected to others.
connect the dots
To understand the relationship between different ideas or events.
well-connected
Having a lot of influential contacts.

Related Words

connect
To join or link things together.
connection
A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.
connector
A person or thing that connects.

Slang Meanings

In the know or well-informed.
She's really connected in the music scene.
Having influence or power through relationships.
He's got the right connections for this job.