connect definition

1. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
• examples: Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
• examples: Tie the ropes together
• examples: Link arms
2. be or become joined or united or linked
• examples: The two streets connect to become a highway
• examples: Our paths joined
• examples: The travelers linked up again at the airport
3. join by means of communication equipment
• examples: The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
4. land on or hit solidly
• examples: The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
5. join for the purpose of communication
• examples: Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
6. be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
• examples: The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train
• examples: The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours
7. establish a rapport or relationship
• examples: The President of this university really connects with the faculty
8. hit or play a ball successfully
• examples: The batter connected for a home run