Reconnect: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconnect

[ ˌriː.kəˈnekt ]

^{Context #1}

technology

To establish a connection or relationship once again, especially after a period of separation or disconnection.

Synonyms

reestablish, regain connection, reunite

Examples of usage

I need to reconnect my phone to the WiFi network.
After years of not speaking, they decided to reconnect and rebuild their friendship.
The therapist helped the couple reconnect emotionally.

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social

To get in touch with someone again, especially after losing contact.

Synonyms

re-establish communication, re-establish ties, rekindle contact

Examples of usage

I tried to reconnect with my old school friends through social media.
She decided to reconnect with her relatives living abroad.
It's important to reconnect with old colleagues to maintain professional relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconnect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconectar

🇮🇳 पुनः कनेक्ट करना

🇩🇪 wiederverbinden

🇮🇩 menyambung kembali

🇺🇦 перепідключити

🇵🇱 ponownie połączyć

🇯🇵 再接続する

🇫🇷 reconnecter

🇪🇸 reconectar

🇹🇷 tekrar bağlanmak

🇰🇷 재연결하다

🇸🇦 إعادة الاتصال

🇨🇿 znovu připojit

🇸🇰 znovu pripojiť

🇨🇳 重新连接

🇸🇮 ponovno povezati

🇮🇸 tengja aftur

🇰🇿 қайта қосылу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა დაკავშირება

🇦🇿 yenidən qoşulmaq

🇲🇽 reconectar

Word origin

The word 'reconnect' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning again, and 'connect' meaning to join or link. It first appeared in the late 20th century as technology and social interactions evolved, leading to the need for a specific term to describe the act of establishing a connection again. The concept of reconnecting reflects the human desire for rekindling relationships, whether technological or social, in an ever-changing world.