connect

con•nect

[[t]kəˈnɛkt[/t]] v. t.

1) to join, link, or fasten together; unite

2) to establish telephone communication between

3) to have as an accompanying or associated feature

4) to cause to be associated in a relationship

5) to associate mentally or emotionally

6) to link to an electrical or communications system; hook up

7) to become connected; join or unite

8) (of trains, buses, etc.) to run so as to make connections (often fol. by with)

9) cvb inf to establish a sympathetic or harmonious relationship

10) inf Informal. to meet or establish communication; make contact

11) cvb sts to make contact for the illegal sale or purchase of drugs

12) spo to hit successfully or solidly:

The batter connected for a home run[/ex]

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Etymology: 1400–50; late ME < L connectere=con- con-+nectere to tie; cf. nexus con•nec′tor, con•nect′er, n. con•nect′i•ble, con•nect′a•ble, adj. syn: See join