CONNECT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CONNECT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONNECT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Connect

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English (in the sense ‘be united physically’; rare before the 18th century): from Latin connectere, from con- ‘together’ + nectere ‘bind’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kəˈnɛkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established

Short Definition:

bring together to form link

Examples:
  • the electrodes were connected to a recording device
Definition:

associate or relate (something) in some respect

Short Definition:

associate or relate

Examples:
  • employees are rewarded with bonuses connected to their firm's performance
  • jobs connected with the environment
Definition:

(of a blow) hit the intended target

Short Definition:

(of blow) hit target

Examples:
  • the blow connected and he felt a burst of pain

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