connect
gb/kənˈɛkt/ us/kənˈɛkt/
A2
English
~ 2100
összeköt, csatlakoztat, összekapcsol, kapcsol, összefüggésbe hoz, közös hangot talál, közel kerül, csatlakozik, átszáll
VERB
A2
1
összeköt
B1
csatlakoztat
B1
Usage pattern:
to connect [something] to [something]
Please connect the printer to your computer before installing the software.
Kérjük, csatlakoztassa a nyomtatót a számítógépéhez a szoftver telepítése előtt.
The electrician connected the wires to the main power supply.
A villanyszerelő rákötötte a vezetékeket a fő áramellátásra.
These two rooms are connected by a small hallway.
You need to connect the hose to the faucet before turning on the water.
Learner examples
Connect the phone to the charger.
Csatlakoztasd a telefont a töltőhöz.
I connected my laptop to the Wi-Fi.
Csatlakoztattam a laptopomat a Wi-Fi-hálózathoz.
We connected the two tables together.
Connect the red wire to the red socket.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'contact', especially in digital contexts (e.g., 'I will connect you tomorrow' instead of 'I will contact you tomorrow').
Meaning
Join or link things
Collocations
connect cables
|connect devices
|connect wires
|connect directly
Synonyms
link (Often used for both physical and abstract connections; slightly broader.)
|
attach (Emphasizes fastening physically, less about systems or networks.)
Antonyms
disconnect (Means to separate items that were joined or linked.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|construction
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To join two or more things together so they touch or work as one.
To join two or more things so that they are physically or logically linked.
VERB
B1
2
összekapcsol
B1
kapcsol
B1
Usage pattern:
to connect [someone] with [someone/something]
The operator connected me with the manager.
A telefonközpontos összekapcsolt a vezetővel.
Social media connects millions of people worldwide.
A közösségi média világszerte emberek millióit kapcsolja össze.
The app connects drivers with passengers quickly.
Learner examples
The teacher connected me with a study group.
A tanár összekapcsolt egy tanulócsoporttal.
This website connects students and teachers.
Ez a weboldal összekapcsolja a diákokat és a tanárokat.
Can you connect me to the sales department?
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'connect' without specifying who is being connected to whom, making sentences unclear.
Meaning
Establish communication
Collocations
connect callers
|connect users
|connect customers
Synonyms
link up (Informal; often used for arranging a meeting or call.)
|
put through (Telephone-specific term for connecting a call.)
Antonyms
isolate (To keep someone or something apart from others, preventing communication.)
Themes
communication
|business
|technology
Definition
To make it possible for people or systems to talk or share information.
To put people or systems in direct communication with each other.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to connect [idea/fact] with [idea/fact]
It's hard to connect these events without more information.
További információ nélkül nehéz összefüggésbe hozni ezeket az eseményeket.
She connected his absence with the missed deadline.
Összefüggésbe hozta a férfi távollétét a határidő elmulasztásával.
The teacher helped students connect the theory with real-world examples.
Learner examples
I can connect this story to my own life.
Ezt a történetet össze tudom kapcsolni a saját életemmel.
The police connected the clues to find the thief.
A rendőrség összekapcsolta a nyomokat, és megtalálta a tolvajt.
He connected her smile with good news.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'compare', but 'connect' is about linking, not judging similarities or differences.
Meaning
Relate ideas or concepts
Collocations
connect dots
|connect ideas
|connect concepts
Synonyms
associate (Focuses on linking in the mind; can be looser than 'connect'.)
|
relate (Often used for explaining relationships between ideas.)
Antonyms
separate (To treat ideas as unrelated.)
Themes
education
|thinking
|communication
Definition
To understand that two ideas, events, or facts are related.
To see or show a relationship between ideas, events, or facts.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to connect with [someone]
I really connected with her during our conversation.
A beszélgetésünk során nagyon megtaláltam vele a közös hangot.
The book helped me connect with people from different cultures.
A könyv segített abban, hogy közelebb kerüljek a más kultúrákból származó emberekhez.
They connected instantly over their shared love of music.
Learner examples
I connect with my best friend easily.
Könnyen megtalálom a közös hangot a legjobb barátommal.
We connect because we like the same games.
Azért találjuk meg a közös hangot, mert ugyanazokat a játékokat szeretjük.
He connected with his new classmates quickly.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'connect' in this sense with physical joining; context clarifies meaning.
Meaning
Feel understanding or empathy
Collocations
connect deeply
|connect emotionally
Synonyms
relate to (Common in casual speech for identifying with someone’s experience.)
|
bond with (Implies forming a close relationship over time.)
Antonyms
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected emotionally.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
Definition
To feel that you understand and share feelings with someone.
To feel a sense of understanding, similarity, or empathy with someone.
VERB
B1
5
csatlakozik
B1
átszáll
A2
We connected flights in Paris on our way to Rome.
Rómába menet Párizsban szálltunk át egy másik járatra.
This train connects with the express service to London.
Ez a vonat csatlakozik a Londonba tartó expresszjárathoz.
The ferry connects the island with the mainland.
Learner examples
I connect trains in the city center.
A belvárosban szállok át másik vonatra.
We connected flights at the airport.
A repülőtéren szálltunk át egy másik járatra.
The bus connects to the subway line.
Meaning
Join transport routes/trips
Collocations
connect flights
|connect trains
Synonyms
transfer (Specifically means changing vehicles during travel.)
Themes
travel
|transportation
Definition
To go from one bus, train, etc., to another so your trip continues.
To provide a link between different routes, services, or modes of transportation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
connect
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkt/
US/kənˈɛkt/
Syllables & stress
con - nect (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nect)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: connect
- 3rd Person Singular: connects
- Present Participle: connecting
- Past: connected
Word family
Forms
connects
verb
connecting
verb
connected
verb
Core family
connection
noun B1
Related words
reconnect
verb
connector
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
connective
adjective
Expressions
get connected
1/ɡˈɛt kənˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Establish a link or access
To start using a network, service, or group by joining it.
Examples
- You need to get connected before you can download updates.
- The event helps local businesses get connected with each other.
stay connected
1/stˈeɪ kənˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Maintain link/relationship over time
To keep in touch with someone or keep using a service so you remain linked.
Examples
- Even after graduation, we stayed connected through social media.
- Stay connected for updates on our latest products.
connect the dots
1/kənˈɛkt ðə dˈɑts/
idiom
Link facts to understand something
To understand something by thinking about how different facts or ideas fit together.
Examples
- Investigators are trying to connect the dots between the suspect’s actions and the crime scene.
- Once you connect the dots, the problem becomes clear.
connect the dots
2/kənˈɛkt ðə dˈɑts/
idiom
Link ideas to understand something
To understand something by finding how facts or ideas are related.
Examples
- Detectives connected the dots and solved the case.
- It's easy to connect the dots once you have all the information.