To connect
Example: She connects the device to the wireless network
Definition
"To connect" means to join or link two or more things together, allowing them to function as a unit or communicate with each other. For example, in the phrase 'She connects the device to the wireless network,' it refers to establishing a link for communication or operation.
Etymology
The verb "to connect" comes from the Latin word 'connectere,' which means 'to bind together.' It combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'nectere' meaning 'to tie or bind.' Did you know? The original sense involved physical joining, but now it also applies to abstract links like networks and ideas.
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"To connect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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