Connecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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connecting

[ kəˈnɛktɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

communication

Join or link together. Establish a relationship or bring together.

Synonyms

join, link, tie, unite

Examples of usage

The bridge connects the two cities.
The internet connects people from all over the world.
Connecting with others is important for personal growth.

^{Context #2}

technology

Establish a connection between two or more devices or systems.

Synonyms

interface, link, pair, sync

Examples of usage

Make sure you connect the printer to your computer.
The app allows users to connect with each other for video calls.

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transportation

A flight that allows passengers to change from one mode of transport to another in order to complete a journey.

Synonyms

layover, transfer, transit

Examples of usage

The connecting flight from New York to Paris was delayed.
Passengers had to rush to catch their connecting train.

Translations

Translations of the word "connecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conectando

🇮🇳 जोड़ना

🇩🇪 verbinden

🇮🇩 menghubungkan

🇺🇦 підключення

🇵🇱 łączenie

🇯🇵 接続中 (せつぞくちゅう)

🇫🇷 connecter

🇪🇸 conectando

🇹🇷 bağlanma

🇰🇷 연결 중 (yeongyeol jung)

🇸🇦 ربط

🇨🇿 připojení

🇸🇰 pripojenie

🇨🇳 连接中 (liánjiē zhōng)

🇸🇮 povezovanje

🇮🇸 tengja

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 დაკავშირება

🇦🇿 bağlama

🇲🇽 conectando

Word origin

The word 'connecting' originated from the late Middle English 'connecten', from Latin 'connectere', from 'con-' (together) + 'nectere' (bind). The concept of connecting has been essential for human communication and transportation throughout history, from physical bridges to digital networks.