connect in WordNet English dictionary

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