connect

• Verb, das bedeutet, zwei oder mehr Dinge miteinander zu verbinden oder zu verknüpfen; wird häufig im Zusammenhang mit Technik, Netzwerken oder Beziehungen verwendet.

A verb meaning to join or link two or more things together, often used in the context of technology, networks, or relationships.

1. Join or linkA2formal

   To join two or more things together physically or logically.

   Verbinden

   • Connect the printer to the computer with this cable.
   • The bridge connects the two parts of the city.
   • These two ideas are connected in many ways.

   Synonymeattachcombinecouplefasteninterconnectjoinlinkunite

   Antonymedetachdisconnectdisjoindivideseparatesever

2. Establish communicationA2formal

   To establish a communication link, especially by telephone or internet.

   Verbinden

   • Please hold while I connect you to the manager.
   • I couldn't connect to the Wi-Fi network.
   • The operator connected the call to the right department.

   Synonymecontactdialget throughlinkreach

   Antonymedisconnectseverterminate

3. Associate mentallyB1formal

   To form a mental association between people, things, or ideas.

   Assoziieren

   • People often connect this brand with high quality.
   • I never connected him with that political movement.
   • She connects the smell of coffee with her childhood mornings.

   Synonymeassociatebracketcorrelatecoupleequateidentifylinkrelatetie

   Antonymedisconnectdissociateseparate

4. Form a relationshipB2informal

   To establish a good relationship or rapport with someone.

   Eine Beziehung aufbauen

   • They really connected on their first date.
   • The teacher connects well with her students.
   • It's hard to connect with people who don't share your interests.

   Synonymebondclickcommunicateget alongrelateunderstand