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