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connect

[/kəˈnɛkt/]
verb
conectar
1. to join or link two or more things together
Connect the two cables together.
Conecte os dois cabos juntos.
2. to establish a relationship or communication between people or things
This flight connects to Paris.
Este voo conecta a Paris.
3. to associate or relate one thing to another mentally
I couldn't connect the dots between these two events.
Não conseguia conectar os pontos entre estes dois eventos.
4. to establish an electrical or telecommunications link
Please connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Por favor, conecte-se à rede Wi-Fi.
5. to hit or strike successfully
The boxer connected with a powerful punch.
O boxeador conectou com um soco poderoso.
Synonyms
linkjoinattachcoupleuniteassociate
Antonyms
disconnectseparatedividedetachsever

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conectar
most common usage
São Paulo
conectar
standard usage, same as general
Rio de Janeiro
conectar
standard usage, same as general
Portugal
ligar
often preferred over conectar; also means 'to turn on'

Related Idioms & Phrases

connect the dots - entender a relação entre fatos aparentemente desconectados
connect with someone - estabelecer uma relação com alguém
make a connection - fazer uma conexão
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