connecting
word · lemma: connect
/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/
kuh-NEK-ting
/kənˈɛktɪŋ/
kuh-NEK-ting
Definition
The act of joining or linking things or people together, often used for physical links or making relationships or technical connections (like devices or calls).
Usage & Nuances
Common in technical or digital contexts: 'connecting to Wi-Fi', 'connecting people'. Used for ongoing or temporary actions. Not the same as 'connection' (the result). Often appears as 'connecting flight', 'connecting call'.
Spanish: conectando - enlazandoPortuguese (BR): conectando - ligandoPortuguese (PT): a conectar - a ligarChinese (Simplified): 连接中Chinese (Traditional): 連接中Hindi: सामान्य रूप से जोड़नाArabic: يربطBengali: সংযোগ করা - যুক্ত করাRussian: соединение - подключениеJapanese: 接続するVietnamese: kết nốiKorean: 연결Turkish: bağlanma - bağlamaUrdu: مربوط کرناIndonesian: menghubungkan
Example Sentences
I am connecting to the internet now.
basic
We're still connecting, just give it a second.
natural
The computer is connecting to the printer.
basic
She is connecting the wires carefully.
basic
He’s great at connecting people who have similar interests.
natural
The app is connecting you with a nearby driver now.
natural