- connect
- connect UK US /kəˈnekt/ verb► [I or T] to join two or more pieces of equipment together, or to be joined in this way: »
Wireless networks allow you to connect two or more PCs within your own home.
connect to sth »The cable connects to a USB slot.
connect sth to/with sth »Once the drives are installed, connect power and data cables to each one.
be connected (to sth) »The red light shows that the electricity supply is connected.
► [T] to join two places: »a high-speed rail corridor connecting the major European cities
connect sth to/with sth »The Midtown tunnel connects Long Island to Manhattan.
► [I or T] to create a relationship between two or more people, groups, or things: »Internet searches are an important tool for connecting buyers and sellers.
»Successful marketing is all about connecting with your customers, and building good relationships.
connect sb/sth to sb/sth »Our aim is to connect our members to a global network of business and industry peers.
► [I or T] COMMUNICATIONS, IT, INTERNET to use a computer, phone, etc. in order to use the internet or other computer system: »Anti-virus software is a must if your computer is connected to the internet.
connect sth to sth »More and more employees are connecting smartphones to their employers' network.
connect sb/sth with sb/sth »an intranet system connecting dealers worldwide with a central database
get/stay connected »Many executives feel a pressure to stay connected outside normal working hours.
► [T] to consider or see a relationship between one person or thing and another: »He had a problem connecting what he had learned on the course with the day-to-day running of the department.
► [T] COMMUNICATIONS to allow someone who has made a phone call to speak to another person or to use a telephone service: »One moment please, I'll try to connect you.
connect sb to sb/sth »BT has raised the price of connecting callers to its directory enquiry service.
► [I] TRANSPORT if two public transport vehicles connect, they arrive at suitable times to allow passengers to get off one and onto another in order to continue their journey: connect with sth »Your flight arrives at ten o'clock and will connect with a bus service to the conference centre.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
