Connecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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connecting

 

[ kษ™หˆnษ›ktษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conectando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verbinden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghubungkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะปัŽั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚ฤ…czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็ถšไธญ (ใ›ใคใžใใกใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท connecter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conectando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ฒฐ ์ค‘ (yeongyeol jung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟžๆŽฅไธญ (liรกnjiฤ“ zhลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povezovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tengja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conectando

Etymology

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.

See also: connect, connectable, connected, connection, connections, connectivity, connector, disconnect, disconnected, disconnection, interconnect, interconnected, interconnectedness, interconnection, reconnect, unconnected.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,958, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.