past form and past participle
Joined two things so that they became linked or worked together.
The two roads connected at the bridge.
The wires were connected by an electrician.
American English
How to pronounce connected
verb · adjectiveB1Very common word
kuhNEHKtihd
/kʰəˈnɛk.tɪd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of connect
Connected is the past form and past participle of connect, and it is also commonly used as an adjective.
Joined two things so that they became linked or worked together.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Joined a device to a network or system so it could be used, or became joined to one.
My laptop connected to the Wi-Fi.
The printer was connected to the network.
past form and past participle
Put one person in contact with another, especially by phone or email.
The operator connected me to the manager.
I was connected to the right department.
past form and past participle
Formed a natural or friendly relationship with a person or audience.
I connected with my new coworkers quickly.
The speaker connected with the audience.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
The final consonant is doubled before -ed and -ing: connected, connecting.