Word
reconnect
Phoneticsre·con·nect, stress on the third syllable
US/ɹikəˈnɛkt/
UK/ɹˌiːkənˈɛkt/
Definitions
01physical or technical link
B1 · Intermediate Computing
v. to join two things together again, especially a piece of equipment or a service like the internet.
v. to restore a physical or electronic connection between two components or a service provider and a client.
“I had to reconnect the router to the wall after the power cut.”
“The technician managed to reconnect the server to the main network after identifying the faulty cable in the basement.”
Antonyms
02social relationship
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to meet or speak with someone again after a long time apart.
v. to re-establish a social or emotional relationship with a person or group after a period of estrangement or lack of contact.
“Social media helped her reconnect with her old friends from primary school.”
“After working abroad for a decade, he returned to his hometown to reconnect with his extended family and childhood community.”
Antonyms
Usage
Often used as an intransitive verb followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to social relationships.
Pitfall
I reconnected my friend yesterday.
I reconnected with my friend yesterday.
When referring to social relationships, 'reconnect' usually requires the preposition 'with' rather than a direct object.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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