What is the meaning of connect?

verb

• Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces.
  • usage: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"
  • synonyms: link, tie, link up
• Make a logical or causal connection.
  • usage: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"
  • synonyms: associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up
• Be or become joined or united or linked.
  • usage: "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport"
  • synonyms: link, link up, join, unite
• Join by means of communication equipment.
  • usage: "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"
• Land on or hit solidly.
  • usage: "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"
• Join for the purpose of communication.
  • usage: "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore"
• Be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation.
  • usage: "The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train"; "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours"
• Establish a rapport or relationship.
  • usage: "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"
• Establish communication with someone.
  • usage: "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin"
  • synonyms: get in touch, touch base
• Plug into an outlet.
  • usage: "Please plug in the toaster"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"
  • synonyms: plug in, plug into
• Hit or play a ball successfully.
  • usage: "The batter connected for a home run"