connect

UK
/kəˈnɛkt/
US
/kəˈnɛkt/

Translations

connectverb
connected
Past Simple
connected
Past Participle
connecting
Gerund
UK
/kəˈnɛkt/
US
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connecterSens technique ou concret : établir une liaison, raccorder un appareil ou un réseau.
The technician will connect the computer to the network.
Le technicien va connecter l’ordinateur au réseau.
relierSens général : mettre en relation, joindre ou lier des éléments entre eux.
The detective was able to connect the suspect to the crime scene.
L’inspecteur a pu relier le suspect à la scène du crime.
Additional translations
toucherSport ou combat : atteindre sa cible avec un coup.
brancherUsage courant pour un branchement physique d’appareils ; plus familier que connecter.
transférerTéléphonie : transférer un appel vers une autre ligne ou une autre personne.
correspondreTransports : assurer une correspondance ou une liaison entre deux services.
lierSens figuré : établir un lien mental, émotionnel ou logique.
connectnoun
connects
pl
UK
/kəˈnɛkt/
US
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contactFamilier : personne ou intermédiaire qui peut fournir quelque chose ou faciliter l’accès.
He called his connect to score some tickets for the sold-out concert.
Il a appelé son contact pour obtenir des billets pour le concert complet.
Additional translations
intermédiaireSens plus neutre ou contextuel : personne qui sert d’entremise pour obtenir un bien ou un accès.

Definitions

connectverb
To join or link together, typically in order to allow communication or interaction.
The technician will connect the computer to the network.
To establish a relationship or association between two or more things.
The detective was able to connect the suspect to the crime scene.
To engage with someone emotionally or intellectually.
She felt she could really connect with her new friend.
To join or fasten together, often physically.
He connected the two pieces of the puzzle.
To transfer a call to another line or person.
Please hold while I connect you to the manager.
To make successful physical contact with a target, especially in sports or combat.
The boxer tried a left hook but failed to connect.
Of transport services, to allow passengers or freight to transfer directly to another service as part of a journey.
This bus connects with the late-night train to the airport.
connectnoun
A person, organization, or contact that supplies something valuable, especially illicit goods or insider access.
He called his connect to score some tickets for the sold-out concert.