Meaning (1):
- connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
Example in sentence:- Can you connect the two loudspeakers?;
- Link arms;
- Tie the ropes together
Meaning (2):
- make a logical or causal connection
Example in sentence:- colligate these facts;
- I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind;
- I cannot relate these events at all
Meaning (3):
- plug into an outlet
Example in sentence:- Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight;
- Please plug in the toaster!
Meaning (4):
- establish communication with someone
Example in sentence:- did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?
Meaning (5):
- join for the purpose of communication
Example in sentence:- Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
Meaning (6):
- be or become joined or united or linked
Example in sentence:- Our paths joined;
- The travelers linked up again at the airport;
- The two streets connect to become a highway
Meaning (7):
- hit or play a ball successfully
Example in sentence:- The batter connected for a home run
Meaning (8):
- land on or hit solidly
Example in sentence:- The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
Meaning (9):
- be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
Example in sentence:- The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train;
- The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours
Meaning (10):
- establish a rapport or relationship
Example in sentence:- The President of this university really connects with the faculty
Meaning (11):
- join by means of communication equipment
Example in sentence:- The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
Definition
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