connecting
kəˈnɛktɪŋ
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Definition of connecting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

travelallowing continuous travel
  • We missed our connecting flight to Paris.
  • The connecting train was delayed.
  • We had to wait for the connecting bus.
transferring transit transitional
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Expressions with connecting

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flight requiring a change of planes
I missed my connecting flight in Paris.
hotel room linked to another by a door
We booked a connecting room for our family vacation.
word used to link sentences or clauses
and, but, and or are common connecting words..
rod linking moving parts in machinery
The connecting rod transfers motion from the piston to the crankshaft.
projecting rim or collar used to join two parts securely together
The plumber tightened the connecting flange between the two pipe sections.
short rod used to join parts so they stay together or pivot
Slide the connecting pin through the hinge to secure the two panels.

Origin of connecting

Latin, con (together) + nectere (bind)

Terms with connecting included in their meaning

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medical
part of the body connecting head and trunk
steps structure
set of steps connecting two different levels
home layout
corridor in a building connecting rooms
architecture
corridor in a building connecting rooms
netn.
internet
system connecting users for communication
electrical fixture
device for holding and connecting light bulbs or lamps
transportation
important road connecting towns or cities
travel
fail to reach a connecting flight or train

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  1. French:de correspondance, ...
  2. German:Verbindungs, ...
  3. Italian:di collegamento, ...
  4. Spanish:de conexión, ...
  5. Portuguese:de ligação, ...
  6. Chinese:中转, ...
  7. Japanese:乗り継ぎ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَاصِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַמְשִׁיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:стыковочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стикувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:जुड़ने वाला, ...
connect
kəˈnɛkt

Definition of connect - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
linkingtr./intr.join or link togethertr./intr.
  • The cables connect the two computers..
join link unite
2.
communicationtr.establish communication between peopletr.
  • The operator connected the call.
join link unite
3.
electricitytr.join an electrical device to a power sourcetr.
  • He connected the charger to the outlet.
attach join link
4.
travelintr.make a travel connectionintr.
  • We need to connect to the next flight.
attach join link
5.
friendsintr.feel a sense of agreement with someoneintr.
  • I really connected with her ideas.
6.
sportsintr.UShit a target successfullyintr.US
  • The boxer connected with a strong punch.
hit strike
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draw lines between dots to form a picture
Children love to connect the dots in activity books.
join or attach something to another
She helped connect up the trailers before the trip..
suggest to start communication or relationship with someone
Let's connect on LinkedIn to share ideas!
join parts so current flows through each one after another
Connect in series to increase the total voltage.

Origin of connect

Latin, connectere (to bind together)

Examples of connect in a sentence

  • We need to connect the pipes to fix the leak.
  • She connected with her old friend online.
  • The app connects users through video calls.
  • She connected the lamp to the power strip.
  • Make sure to connect the printer to the computer.
  • Passengers must connect through Paris to reach Rome.

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  1. French:relier, établir une connexion, ...
  2. German:verbinden, herstellen, ...
  3. Italian:connettere, mettere in comunicazione, ...
  4. Spanish:conectar, establecer comunicación, ...
  5. Portuguese:conectar, fazer ligação, ...
  6. Chinese:连接, 接通, ...
  7. Japanese:接続する, 連絡する, ...
  8. Arabic:وَصَلَ, أَجْرَى اِتِّصَالًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַבֵּר, לְחַבֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:соединять, устанавливать связь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зв'язувати, з'єднати, ...
  12. Hindi:जोड़ना, संपर्क करना, ...

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