connected Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   tie; link; connect; link up.
   
   • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
   • Tie the ropes together
   • Link arms
2. verb make a logical or causal connection
   tie in; associate; relate; colligate; link; connect; link up.
   
   • I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
   • colligate these facts
   • I cannot relate these events at all
3. verb be or become joined or united or linked
   join; link; connect; unite; link up.
   
   • The two streets connect to become a highway
   • Our paths joined
   • The travelers linked up again at the airport
4. verb join by means of communication equipment
   connect.
   
   • The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
5. verb land on or hit solidly
   connect.
   
   • The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
6. verb join for the purpose of communication
   connect.
   
   • Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
7. verb be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
   connect.
   
   • 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. verb establish a rapport or relationship
   connect.
   
   • The President of this university really connects with the faculty
9. verb establish communication with someone
   touch base; get in touch; connect.
   
   • did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?
10. verb plug into an outlet
    plug in; plug into; connect.
    
    • Please plug in the toaster!
    • Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight
11. verb hit or play a ball successfully
    connect.
    
    • The batter connected for a home run
12. adjective satellite being joined in close association
    affiliated; attached.
    
    • affiliated clubs
    • all art schools whether independent or attached to universities
13. adjective joined or linked together
    
14. adjective satellite wired together to an alarm system
    
    • all the window alarms are connected
15. adjective satellite plugged in
    
    • first check to see whether the appliance is connected
16. adjective satellite stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer
    machine-accessible.
    

WordNet