American English
/kʰəˈnɛkt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to join two things so that they become linked or work together
Practice out loudto join two things so that they become linked or work together
Connect the two cables.
This road connects the town to the airport.
connect two cables · connect the wires · connect two devices
connect A to B
connect A with B
to join a phone, computer, or other device to a network or system so that you can use it
My laptop won't connect to the Wi-Fi.
Connect your phone to the car's Bluetooth.
connect to Wi-Fi · connect to the internet · connect by Bluetooth · connect a printer
connect to + a network or system
connect A to B
to put one person in contact with another person, especially by phone or email
I'll connect you with the manager.
Please connect me to room 204.
connect a caller with an agent · connect someone to a department
connect someone to someone
connect someone with someone
to form a natural or friendly relationship with someone
I connected with my new coworkers quickly.
The speaker connected with the audience.
connect with customers · connect with people · connect emotionally · connect on a personal level
connect with someone
connect with an audience
to understand how separate facts or events are related
The report helped us connect the dots.
to form a natural or friendly relationship with someone
She connects well with children.
to join the internet through a device
The tablet cannot connect to the internet.
The final consonant is doubled before -ed and -ing: connected, connecting.