connect

/kəˈnɛkt/
verb
  1. To join two or more things together physically or electronically.
    • Please connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable.
    • The bridge connects the two sides of the river.
    • I can't connect to the Wi-Fi network from my room.
  2. To see or show a relationship between ideas, events, or people.
    • The teacher helped us connect the themes in the novel to real life.
    • I didn't connect her name with the famous singer until she mentioned it.
    • Detectives are trying to connect the suspect to the crime scene.
  3. To form a good relationship or feeling of understanding with someone.
    • He found it hard to connect with people from a different culture at first.
    • The two friends connected immediately over their love of hiking.
    • It's important for a therapist to connect with their patients.
  4. To transfer passengers or luggage from one flight or train to another.
    • The airline will connect your bags automatically to your final destination.
    • We have to connect in Chicago before flying to Seattle.
    • If your flight is delayed, you might miss your connecting train.
noun
  1. A person who has influence or can help you get something done (informal).
    • Do you have a connect who can get us tickets to the concert?
    • He got the job because his uncle is a connect in the industry.
    • She's a good connect to have if you want to start a business.
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