connect

connect[ kə'nekt ]

• v.
  • connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

    "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"

    同义词：linktielink up

  • make a logical or causal connection

    "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"

    同义词：associatetie inrelatelinkcolligatelink up

  • be or become joined or united or linked

    "The two streets connect to become a highway"

    同义词：linklink upjoinunite

  • join by means of communication equipment

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

  • land on or hit solidly

    "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"

  • join for the purpose of communication

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

  • be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

    "The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train"; "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours"

  • establish a rapport or relationship

    "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"

  • establish communication with someone

    "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"

    同义词：get in touchtouch base

  • plug into an outlet

    同义词：plug in

  • hit or play a ball successfully

    "The batter connected for a home run"