connect
gb/kənˈɛkt/ us/kənˈɛkt/
A2
英語
~ 2100
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Join or link things
To join two or more things together so they touch or work as one.
用法パターン：
to connect [something] to [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'contact', especially in digital contexts (e.g., 'I will connect you tomorrow' instead of 'I will contact you tomorrow').
類義語
link (Often used for both physical and abstract connections; slightly broader.)
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attach (Emphasizes fastening physically, less about systems or networks.)
対義語
disconnect (Means to separate items that were joined or linked.)
コロケーション
connect cables
|connect devices
|connect wires
|connect directly
テーマ
technology
|daily life
|construction
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
B1
action
2
Establish communication
To make it possible for people or systems to talk or share information.
用法パターン：
to connect [someone] with [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may use 'connect' without specifying who is being connected to whom, making sentences unclear.
類義語
link up (Informal; often used for arranging a meeting or call.)
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put through (Telephone-specific term for connecting a call.)
対義語
isolate (To keep someone or something apart from others, preventing communication.)
コロケーション
connect callers
|connect users
|connect customers
テーマ
communication
|business
|technology
例文
- The operator connected me with the manager.
- Social media connects millions of people worldwide.
- The app connects drivers with passengers quickly.
学習者向け例文
- The teacher connected me with a study group.
- This website connects students and teachers.
- Can you connect me to the sales department?
動詞
B2
action
3
Relate ideas or concepts
To understand that two ideas, events, or facts are related.
用法パターン：
to connect [idea/fact] with [idea/fact]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'compare', but 'connect' is about linking, not judging similarities or differences.
類義語
associate (Focuses on linking in the mind; can be looser than 'connect'.)
|
relate (Often used for explaining relationships between ideas.)
対義語
separate (To treat ideas as unrelated.)
コロケーション
connect dots
|connect ideas
|connect concepts
テーマ
education
|thinking
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
B1
state
4
Feel understanding or empathy
To feel that you understand and share feelings with someone.
用法パターン：
to connect with [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'connect' in this sense with physical joining; context clarifies meaning.
類義語
relate to (Common in casual speech for identifying with someone’s experience.)
|
bond with (Implies forming a close relationship over time.)
対義語
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected emotionally.)
コロケーション
connect deeply
|connect emotionally
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I connect with my best friend easily.
- We connect because we like the same games.
- He connected with his new classmates quickly.
動詞
B1
action
5
Join transport routes/trips
To go from one bus, train, etc., to another so your trip continues.
類義語
transfer (Specifically means changing vehicles during travel.)
コロケーション
connect flights
|connect trains
テーマ
travel
|transportation
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I connect trains in the city center.
- We connected flights at the airport.
- The bus connects to the subway line.
文法
辞書形
connect
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkt/
US/kənˈɛkt/
音節・強勢
con - nect （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (nect)
活用形
Verb
- Base: connect
- 3rd Person Singular: connects
- Present Participle: connecting
- Past: connected
関連語
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
表現
get connected
1/ɡˈɛt kənˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Establish a link or access
To start using a network, service, or group by joining it.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Detectives connected the dots and solved the case.
- It's easy to connect the dots once you have all the information.