connect
v 1: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can
you connect the two loudspeakers?" "Tie the ropes
together"; "Link arms" [syn: {link}, {tie}] [ant: {disconnect}]
2: make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these
two pieces of evidence in my mind" [syn: {associate}, {tie
in}, {relate}, {link}] [ant: {dissociate}]
3: be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets
connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined" [syn: {link},
{join}, {unite}]
4: join by means of communication equipment; "The telephone
company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this
area"
5: land on or hit solidly: "The brick connected on her head,
knocking her out"
6: join for the purpose of communication; "Operator, could you
connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"
7: 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: establish a rapport or relationship; "The President of this
university really connects with the faculty"
9: establish communication with someone; "did you finally
connect with your long-lost cousin?" [syn: {get in touch},
{touch base}]
10: plug into an outlet, as of electrical appliances; "Please
plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch
the football game tonight" [syn: {plug in}] [ant: {unplug}]
11: hit or play a ball successfully; "The batter connected for a
home run"