misconnect
/ˌmɪskəˈnɛkt/
verb
- To connect something incorrectly, such as wires, cables, or devices.
- I misconnected the cables, so the printer wouldn't turn on.
- He misconnected the hose to the wrong faucet and flooded the yard.
- If you misconnect the wires, the circuit could short out.
- To fail to establish a proper communication or emotional link with someone.
- The speaker misconnected with the audience, and the talk felt awkward.
- They seemed to misconnect during the conversation, each misunderstanding the other.
- The two friends misconnected after the argument and stopped talking.
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