Connect vs. Interconnect
Difference Between Connect and Interconnect
Connectverb
To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
I think this piece connects to that piece over there.Interconnectverb
(transitive) To connect to one another.
The Internet interconnects a set of networks.Connectverb
To join: to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to each other.
Both roads have the same name, but they don't connect: they're on opposite sides of the river, and there's no bridge there.Interconnectverb
be interwoven or interconnected;
The bones are interconnected via the muscleConnectverb
To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to be a link between two objects, thereby attaching them to each other.
The new railroad will connect the northern part of the state to the southern part.Interconnectverb
cause to be interconnected or interwoven
Connectverb
To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to take one object and attach it to another.
I connected the printer to the computer, but I couldn't get it work.Connectverb
To join an electrical or telephone line to a circuit or network.
When the technician connects my house, I'll be able to access the internet.Connectverb
To associate; to establish a relation between.
I didn't connect my lost jewelry with the news of an area cat burglar until the police contacted me.Connectverb
To make a travel connection; to switch from one means of transport to another as part of the same trip.
I'm flying to London where I connect with a flight heading to Hungary.Connectverb
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces;
Can you connect the two loudspeakers?Tie the ropes togetherLink armsConnectverb
make a logical or causal connection;
I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mindcolligate these factsI cannot relate these events at allConnectverb
be or become joined or united or linked;
The two streets connect to become a highwayOur paths joinedThe travelers linked up again at the airportConnectverb
join by means of communication equipment;
The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this areaConnectverb
land on or hit solidly;
The brick connected on her head, knocking her outConnectverb
join for the purpose of communication;
Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?Connectverb
be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation;
The local train does not connect with the Amtrak trainThe planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hoursConnectverb
establish a rapport or relationship;
The President of this university really connects with the facultyConnectverb
establish communication with someone;
did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?Connectverb
plug into an outlet;
Please plug in the toaster!Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonightConnectverb
hit or play a ball successfully;
The batter connected for a home run
