connect

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to make a logical or causal connection

   I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind

2. 2
   verb

   to join for the purpose of communication

   Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?

3. 3
   verb

   to join by means of communication equipment

   The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area.

4. 4
   verb

   to land on or hit solidly

   The brick connected on their head, knocking them out.

5. 5
   verb

   to connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

   Can you connect the two loudspeakers?

6. 6
   verb

   to hit or play a ball successfully

   The batter connected for a home run.

7. 7
   verb

   to establish communication with someone

   did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?

8. 8
   verb

   to establish a rapport or relationship

   The President of this university really connects with the faculty.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Latin nectō Latin cōnectō Latin connectō English connect From Latin connectere (“fasten together”), from con- (“together”) + nectere (“bind”), which is cognate with English knot and English knit.