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According to WordNet, the verb "connect" has 11 sense(s).

200713167 make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all".

201421122 plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight".

202622234 be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport".

201069190 join for the purpose of communication; "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?".

201354673 connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms".

202389346 establish communication with someone; "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?".

201237761 land on or hit solidly; "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out".

202389592 establish a rapport or relationship; "The President of this university really connects with the faculty".

201407568 hit or play a ball successfully; "The batter connected for a home run".

202747403 be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation; "The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train"; "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours".

201069391 join by means of communication equipment; "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area".


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