Definition of: connect

(kə·nekt′) v.t.
1. To join together as by links or fastenings; unite or combine.
2. To bring into correlation; associate.
3. To think of as being similar or related; associate mentally.
4. To close or complete, as an electric circuit or telephone connection.
—v.i.
5. To unite or join; be in close relation; be associated.
6. To meet as scheduled, as buses or trains, for transference of passengers.
7. U.S. Colloq. In some sports, to hit the ball or mark. [<L connectere, var. of conectere <com- together + nectere bind]