connect
gb/kənˈɛkt/ us/kənˈɛkt/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 2100
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
A2
action
1
Join or link things
To join two or more things together so they touch or work as one.
الگوی کاربرد:
to connect [something] to [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'contact', especially in digital contexts (e.g., 'I will connect you tomorrow' instead of 'I will contact you tomorrow').
هممعنیها
link (Often used for both physical and abstract connections; slightly broader.)
|
attach (Emphasizes fastening physically, less about systems or networks.)
متضادها
disconnect (Means to separate items that were joined or linked.)
ترکیبهای رایج
connect cables
|connect devices
|connect wires
|connect directly
موضوعها
technology
|daily life
|construction
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Please connect the printer to your computer before installing the software.
- The electrician connected the wires to the main power supply.
- These two rooms are connected by a small hallway.
- You need to connect the hose to the faucet before turning on the water.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Connect the phone to the charger.
- I connected my laptop to the Wi-Fi.
- We connected the two tables together.
- Connect the red wire to the red socket.
فعل
B1
action
2
Establish communication
To make it possible for people or systems to talk or share information.
الگوی کاربرد:
to connect [someone] with [someone/something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may use 'connect' without specifying who is being connected to whom, making sentences unclear.
هممعنیها
link up (Informal; often used for arranging a meeting or call.)
|
put through (Telephone-specific term for connecting a call.)
متضادها
isolate (To keep someone or something apart from others, preventing communication.)
ترکیبهای رایج
connect callers
|connect users
|connect customers
موضوعها
communication
|business
|technology
نمونهها
- The operator connected me with the manager.
- Social media connects millions of people worldwide.
- The app connects drivers with passengers quickly.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The teacher connected me with a study group.
- This website connects students and teachers.
- Can you connect me to the sales department?
فعل
B2
action
3
Relate ideas or concepts
To understand that two ideas, events, or facts are related.
الگوی کاربرد:
to connect [idea/fact] with [idea/fact]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'compare', but 'connect' is about linking, not judging similarities or differences.
هممعنیها
associate (Focuses on linking in the mind; can be looser than 'connect'.)
|
relate (Often used for explaining relationships between ideas.)
متضادها
separate (To treat ideas as unrelated.)
ترکیبهای رایج
connect dots
|connect ideas
|connect concepts
موضوعها
education
|thinking
|communication
نمونهها
- It's hard to connect these events without more information.
- She connected his absence with the missed deadline.
- The teacher helped students connect the theory with real-world examples.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I can connect this story to my own life.
- The police connected the clues to find the thief.
- He connected her smile with good news.
فعل
B1
state
4
Feel understanding or empathy
To feel that you understand and share feelings with someone.
الگوی کاربرد:
to connect with [someone]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'connect' in this sense with physical joining; context clarifies meaning.
هممعنیها
relate to (Common in casual speech for identifying with someone’s experience.)
|
bond with (Implies forming a close relationship over time.)
متضادها
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected emotionally.)
ترکیبهای رایج
connect deeply
|connect emotionally
موضوعها
emotions
|relationships
نمونهها
- I really connected with her during our conversation.
- The book helped me connect with people from different cultures.
- They connected instantly over their shared love of music.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I connect with my best friend easily.
- We connect because we like the same games.
- He connected with his new classmates quickly.
فعل
B1
action
5
Join transport routes/trips
To go from one bus, train, etc., to another so your trip continues.
هممعنیها
transfer (Specifically means changing vehicles during travel.)
ترکیبهای رایج
connect flights
|connect trains
موضوعها
travel
|transportation
نمونهها
- We connected flights in Paris on our way to Rome.
- This train connects with the express service to London.
- The ferry connects the island with the mainland.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I connect trains in the city center.
- We connected flights at the airport.
- The bus connects to the subway line.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
connect
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkt/
US/kənˈɛkt/
هجاها و تکیه
con - nect (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nect)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: connect
- 3rd Person Singular: connects
- Present Participle: connecting
- Past: connected
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
get connected
1/ɡˈɛt kənˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Establish a link or access
To start using a network, service, or group by joining it.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- Detectives connected the dots and solved the case.
- It's easy to connect the dots once you have all the information.