connect

connectverb

To connect is to join things, places, or people so that something can pass between them.

1. joinjoin two or more things together, or be joined together

   transitive or intransitive [T/I] verb + object [V + obj] verb + object + preposition + object [V + obj + prep + obj] verb + adverb or preposition [V + adv/prep]

   • Connect the printer to your computer. V + obj + prep + obj
   • A narrow bridge connects the two islands. V + obj
   • The two pipes connect under the kitchen floor. V + adv/prep
   • Connect the red wire to the black one. V + obj + prep + obj

   Collocations

   verb + noun connect a cable, connect two wires, connect the pieces

   verb + preposition connect something to something, connect something with something

   Synonyms join; link

   Antonyms disconnect

2. network or supplyjoin something to a system such as the internet, a phone line, or a power supply, or become joined to one

   transitive or intransitive [T/I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj] verb + object [V + obj] verb + object + preposition + object [V + obj + prep + obj]

   • I can't connect to the internet. V + prep + obj
   • Is the house connected to the water supply? V + obj + prep + obj (passive)
   • Please hold while I connect you. V + obj

   Collocations

   verb + preposition connect to the internet, connect to a network

   phrase get connected, stay connected

   Antonyms disconnect

3. change transportarrive at a time that lets passengers change to another train, plane, or bus

   The subject is a train, a plane, a bus, or a trip.

   intransitive [I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj] transport

   • This flight connects with a train to the city center. V + prep + obj
   • Our bus didn't connect with the boat, so we had to wait two hours. V + prep + obj

   Collocations

   verb + preposition connect with a train, connect with a flight

   phrase a connecting flight, a connecting train

4. see a relationsee or show that a person or thing is related to another person or thing

   transitive [T] verb + object + preposition + object [V + obj + prep + obj] verb + object [V + obj]

   • The police have connected the man with three robberies. V + obj + prep + obj
   • I never connected her with that company until today. V + obj + prep + obj
   • Is his new job connected with his move to the city? V + obj + prep + obj (passive)

   Collocations

   verb + preposition connect something with something, connect someone to something

   adverb + verb closely connected, directly connected

   Synonyms link; associate

5. understand each otherfeel that you understand someone and have a good relationship with them

   intransitive [I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj]

   • She is a good teacher because she really connects with her students. V + prep + obj
   • I met a lot of people at the party, but I didn't really connect with anyone. V + prep + obj

   Collocations

   verb + preposition connect with someone, connect with an audience