Connect to Meaning in English

expression

US

kəˈnɛkt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

kuh-NEKT too, tuh, tih

UK

kənˈɛkt/ /tˈuː

kuh-NEKT TOO

Definition

To join or link one thing to another so they can communicate, interact, or work together. Often used with technology (like computers or devices), but can also describe people forming a relationship or feeling affinity.

Usage & Nuances

Common with devices: 'connect to Wi-Fi', 'connect to the internet'. For people, more formal than 'connect with' (which focuses on personal bonds). Usually followed by 'to' plus the thing being joined. In tech, don't use 'connect in' or 'connect at'.

• Spanish: conectar(se) a - enlazar(se) con
• Portuguese (BR): conectar(-se) a - ligar(-se) a
• Portuguese (PT): ligar(-se) a - conectar(-se) a
• Chinese (Simplified): 连接到
• Chinese (Traditional): 連接到
• Hindi: से जोड़ना
• Arabic: الاتصال بـ
• Bengali: সংযোগ করা - যুক্ত করা
• Russian: подключаться к - соединяться с
• Japanese: 接続する
• Vietnamese: kết nối với
• Korean: 연결하다
• Turkish: bağlanmak
• Urdu: جڑنا
• Indonesian: terhubung ke - menghubungkan ke

Example Sentences

Please connect to the Wi-Fi before starting.

basic

How do I connect to this printer?

basic

You must connect to your account to continue.

basic

Sometimes it takes a few tries to connect to public Wi-Fi.

natural

She felt like she couldn't really connect to the new team at first.

natural

Make sure your headphones are properly connected to your phone.

natural