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be connected to

[bi kəˈnɛktɪd tu]
verb phrase
estar conectado a / estar ligado a
1. to be joined or linked to something or someone, either physically or through communication
The printer is connected to the computer.
A impressora está conectada ao computador.
2. to have a relationship or association with someone or something
She is connected to the royal family.
Ela está ligada à família real.
3. to be in contact or communication with someone
I finally got connected to the support team.
Finalmente consegui me conectar com a equipe de suporte.
Synonyms
be linked tobe attached tobe related tobe associated withbe joined to
Antonyms
be disconnected frombe separated frombe unrelated tobe detached from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar conectado a / estar ligado a
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
estar ligado a / estar conectado a
Slightly prefer 'ligado' over 'conectado' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

be in touch with
be on the same page
be in cahoots with
have ties to
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