1. (

• connect ,
• link ,
• tie ,
• link_up

) connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms" ;

2. (

• associate ,
• tie_in ,
• relate ,
• link ,
• colligate ,
• link_up ,
• connect

) make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all" ;

3. (

• connect ,
• link ,
• link_up ,
• join ,
• unite ,

) be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport" ;

4. (

• connect ,

) join by means of communication equipment; "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area" ;

5. (

• connect ,

) land on or hit solidly; "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out" ;

6. (

• connect

) join for the purpose of communication; "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?" ;

7. (

• connect ,

) 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" ;

8. (

• connect ,

) establish a rapport or relationship; "The President of this university really connects with the faculty" ;

9. (

• get_in_touch ,
• touch_base ,
• connect

) establish communication with someone; "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?" ;

10. (

• plug_in ,
• plug_into ,
• connect ,

) plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight" ;

11. (

• connect ,

) hit or play a ball successfully; "The batter connected for a home run" ;