v., -nect·ed, -nect·ing, -nects. v.tr.
- To join or fasten together.
- To associate or consider as related: no reason to connect the two events. See synonyms at join.
- To join to or by means of a communications circuit: Please connect me to the number in San Diego. Her computer is connected to the Internet.
- To plug in (an electrical cord or device) to an outlet.
- To become joined or united: two streams connecting to form a river.
- To be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as between airplanes or buses.
- To establish a rapport or relationship; relate: The candidate failed to connect with the voters.
- Sports. To hit or play a ball successfully: The batter connected for a home run.
[Middle English connecten, from Latin cōnectere, connectere : cō-, com-, com- + nectere, to bind.]
connectible con·nect'i·ble or con·nect'a·ble adj.connector con·nec'tor or con·nect'er n.
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