connects
word · lemma: connect
/kəˈnɛkts/
/kənˈɛkts/
Definition
'Connects' means joins or links things, people, or places together so they can interact or stay in contact.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for physical links (cables, roads) or abstract links (ideas, people). Common phrases: 'connects to', 'connects with'. Can refer to technology (Wi-Fi connects devices) or relationships (a story connects people). Not used for combining things into one, like 'mix'. Formal and informal.
Spanish: conecta - une - enlazaPortuguese (BR): conecta - liga - unePortuguese (PT): conecta - liga - uneChinese (Simplified): 连接 - 联系Chinese (Traditional): 連接 - 聯繫Hindi: जोड़ता है - मिलाता हैArabic: يربط - يصلBengali: সংযোগ করে - যুক্ত করেRussian: соединяет - связываетJapanese: つなぐ - 接続するVietnamese: kết nốiKorean: 연결하다Turkish: bağlar - birleştirirUrdu: جوڑتا ہے - مربوط کرتا ہےIndonesian: menghubungkan
Example Sentences
This app connects friends from around the world.
basic
Music connects people, no matter their language.
natural
Our train connects to the airport shuttle at Central Station.
natural
The bridge connects the two cities.
basic
She connects the computer to the printer.
basic
His story really connects with young audiences.
natural