English to English
connect
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verb (v)
- connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces(verb.contact)Example:
Can you connect the two loudspeakers?.
source: wordnet30 - join by means of communication equipment(verb.communication)Example:
The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area.
source: wordnet30 - land on or hit solidly(verb.contact)Example:
The brick connected on her head, knocking her out.
source: wordnet30 - join for the purpose of communication(verb.communication)Example:
Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?.
source: wordnet30 - be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation(verb.stative)Example:
The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train.
The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours.
source: wordnet30 - establish a rapport or relationship(verb.social)Example:
The President of this university really connects with the faculty.
source: wordnet30 - establish communication with someone(verb.social)Example:
Did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?.
source: wordnet30 - plug into an outlet(verb.contact)Example:
Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight.
source: wordnet30 - hit or play a ball successfully(verb.contact)Example:
The batter connected for a home run.
source: wordnet30 - To join, or fasten together, as by something intervening; to associate; to combine; to unite or link together; to establish a bond or relation between.(verb)source: webster1913
- To join, unite, or cohere; to have a close relation; as, one line of railroad connects with another; one argument connects with another.(verb)source: webster1913