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