connected; connecting; connects
1
: to become joined
The two rooms connect by a hallway.
ideas that connect easily to form a theory
2
a
: to meet for the transference of passengers
connecting flights
b
: to transfer (as from one airplane to another) as a step in traveling to a final destination
passengers connecting with international flights
3
: to make a successful hit, shot, or throw
connected for a home run
He connected on 60 percent of his shots.
4
: to have or establish a rapport
tried to connect with the younger generation
5
: to establish a communications connection
connect to the Internet
1
: to join or fasten together usually by something intervening
A highway connects the two towns.
2
: to place or establish in relationship
Police were unable to connect her to the crime.
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Examples of connect in a Sentence
Can you connect the hose to the sprinkler?
Connect the cable to the battery.
A hallway connects the two rooms.
It's the major highway connecting the two towns.
A common theme connects the stories.
The two bones connect at the elbow.
The hose connects easily to the sprinkler.
The bedroom connects to the kitchen.
I never connected you with that group of people.
There's no evidence connecting the company directly to the scandal.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Refining Internal Communications Marketers refine campaigns using data that helps to understand how to connect with their audience.
—Celia Fleischaker, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
From its early days, the company – which is now known for luxury cars — was connected to the world of car racing.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Several contenders may connect with a spectrum of liberal Oscar voters.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connect. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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connect
verb
con·nect
kə-ˈnekt 
1
: to join or link together directly or by something coming between : unite
towns connected by a railroad
the two bones connect at the elbow
2
: to attach by personal relationship
connected by marriage
3
: to bring together in thought
connect the smell of burning leaves with childhood
4
: to be related
an event connected with our success
5
: to establish a means of communication
connect to the Internet
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