connect

Meanings

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
  • "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"
• make a logical or causal connection
  • "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"
• be or become joined or united or linked
  • "The two streets connect to become a highway"
• join by means of communication equipment
  • "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"
• land on or hit solidly
  • "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"
• join for the purpose of communication
  • "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"
• 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"
• establish a rapport or relationship
  • "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"
• establish communication with someone
  • "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"
• plug into an outlet
  • "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"
• hit or play a ball successfully
  • "The batter connected for a home run"

Synonyms

associate, colligate, get in touch, join, link, link up, plug in, plug into, relate, tie, tie in, touch base, unite