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Connected

adjective

1.

Being joined in close association. Synonyms: affiliated, attached. "All art schools whether independent or attached to universities"

2.

Joined or linked together.

3.

Wired together to an alarm system.

4.

Plugged in.

5.

Stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer. Synonym: machine-accessible.

Connect

verb

(past & past part. connected; pres. part. connecting)

1.

Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces. Synonyms: link, link up, tie. "Tie the ropes together" , "Link arms"

2.

Make a logical or causal connection. Synonyms: associate, colligate, link, link up, relate, tie in. "Colligate these facts" , "I cannot relate these events at all"

3.

Be or become joined or united or linked. Synonyms: join, link, link up, unite. "Our paths joined" , "The travelers linked up again at the airport"

4.

Join by means of communication equipment.

5.

Land on or hit solidly.

6.

Join for the purpose of communication.

7.

Be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation. "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours"

8.

Establish a rapport or relationship.

9.

Establish communication with someone. Synonyms: get in touch, touch base.

10.

Plug into an outlet. Synonyms: plug in, plug into. "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"

11.

Hit or play a ball successfully.

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... sent round in the cart to Mr. Medlin's, Robert. I don't know that there is anything else to say. Mr. Medlin will, of course, put you in the way of your duties here; but if you have anything to say to me—any questions to ask, or any remarks, connected with the business, or otherwise, you wish to make—I shall always be ready to listen to you, if you will come into the counting house at half ...

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