1 [I,T] connect (sth) (up) (to/with sth) to be joined to sth; to join sth to sth else 连接；连结: The tunnels connect (up) ten metres further on. 这两条隧道再往前十米就接通了。 The printer is connected to the computer. 打印机与计算机相连接。 This motorway connects Oxford with Birmingham. 这条高速公路连接牛津和伯明翰。 ☞Look at disconnect. 参看disconnect。

2 [T] connect sb/sth (with sb/sth) to have an association with sb/sth else; to realize or show that sb/sth is involved with sb/sth else 把…联系到…；发现或表明…与…有关: There was no evidence that she was connected with the crime. 没有证据显示她与那宗罪案有牵连。

3 [I] connect (with sth) (used about a bus, train, plane, etc) to arrive at a particular time so that passengers can change to another bus, train, plane, etc （指公共汽车、火车、飞机等）衔接: a connecting flight 联运航班