connect
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to join two or more things together so they stay in place.
v.to join or fasten two or more objects together physically; can be used transitively or intransitively.
Simple“You need to connect the printer to your computer using this cable.”
In context“The engineer explained how the two structural components connect to ensure the bridge remains stable during high winds.”
Antonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
v.to link a device to a network or the internet.
v.to establish a communication link between a device and a network or circuit.
Simple“The tablet will automatically connect to the home Wi-Fi.”
In context“Once the server is back online, the remote terminals will attempt to connect and synchronise the latest transaction data.”
Synonymslinklog onAntonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
v.to see or show a relationship between two different things or ideas.
v.to associate or establish a logical relationship between distinct concepts or events.
Simple“It is hard to connect these two events because they happened years apart.”
In context“The detective struggled to connect the suspect to the crime scene, as there was no physical evidence linking them together.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
v.to catch a second plane, bus, or train to continue your journey.
v.to switch from one vehicle or transport service to another as part of a continuous journey.
Simple“We have to connect in Frankfurt for our flight to Tokyo.”
In context“The passenger was worried that the delay in the first leg of the trip would make it impossible to connect with the final ferry.”
Synonyms - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to successfully hit something you are aiming at.
v.to make successful contact with a target, such as a ball or an opponent.
Simple“The batter managed to connect with the ball and hit it into the outfield.”
In context“The boxer failed to connect with his left hook, leaving himself vulnerable to a quick counter-attack from his opponent.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
n.a person you know who can help you get something you need.
n.a person who acts as a source for goods, services, or information; often used in the context of illegal or hard-to-find items.
Simple“I have a connect in the city who can get us front-row tickets.”
In context“He claimed to have a connect at the record label who could get their demo heard by the main producers.”
UsageOften used with the definite article 'the' or a possessive like 'my'.
Usage connect the two · connect with friends · connect with others
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Latin nectō Latin cōnectō Latin connectō English connect From Latin connectere (“fasten together”), from con- (“together”) + nectere (“bind”), which is cognate with English knot and English knit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.