v.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' nekt
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin conectere, connectere, from com- + nectere to bind
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
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 < connect ing flights> b : to transfer (as from one airplane to another) as a step in traveling to a final destination <passengers connect ing with international flights>
3 : to make a successful hit, shot, or throw < connect ed for a home run> < connect ed on 60 percent of his shots ― N.Y. Times >
4 : to have or establish a rapport <tried to connect with the younger generation>
5 : to establish a communications connection < connect to the Internet>
transitive verb
1 : to join or fasten together usually by something intervening
2 : to place or establish in relationship
synonyms see JOIN
– con · nect · able also con · nect · ible \ - ' nek-t ə -b ə l \ adjective
– con · nec · tor also con · nect · er \ - ' nek-t ə r \ noun
– connect the dots : to link together logically related elements in order to draw a conclusion <trying to connect the dots in the investigation>