Connect vs. Join
Difference Between Connect and Join
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.Joinnoun
An intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect.
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.Joinnoun
An intersection of data in two or more database tables.
Connectverb
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.Joinnoun
(algebra) The lowest upper bound, an operation between pairs of elements in a lattice, denoted by the symbol ∨.
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.Joinverb
(transitive) To combine into one; to put together.
The plumber joined the two ends of the broken pipe.We joined our efforts to get an even better result.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.Joinverb
(intransitive) To come together; to meet.
Parallel lines never join.These two rivers join in about 80 miles.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.Joinverb
(transitive) To come into the company of.
I will join you watching the football game as soon as I have finished my work.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.Joinverb
(transitive) To become a member of.
Many children join a sports club.Most politicians have joined a party.Connectverb
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces;
Can you connect the two loudspeakers?Tie the ropes togetherLink armsJoinverb
To produce an intersection of data in two or more database tables.
By joining the Customer table on the Product table, we can show each customer's name alongside the products they have ordered.Connectverb
make a logical or causal connection;
I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mindcolligate these factsI cannot relate these events at allJoinverb
To unite in marriage.
Connectverb
be or become joined or united or linked;
The two streets connect to become a highwayOur paths joinedThe travelers linked up again at the airportJoinverb
To enjoin upon; to command.
Connectverb
join by means of communication equipment;
The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this areaJoinverb
To accept, or engage in, as a contest.
to join encounter, battle, or issueConnectverb
land on or hit solidly;
The brick connected on her head, knocking her outJoinnoun
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
Connectverb
join for the purpose of communication;
Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?Joinnoun
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets;
let C be the union of the sets A and BConnectverb
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 hoursJoinverb
become part of; become a member of a group or organization;
He joined the Communist Party as a young manConnectverb
establish a rapport or relationship;
The President of this university really connects with the facultyJoinverb
cause to become joined or linked;
join these two parts so that they fit togetherConnectverb
establish communication with someone;
did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?Joinverb
come into the company of;
She joined him for a drinkConnectverb
plug into an outlet;
Please plug in the toaster!Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonightJoinverb
make contact or come together;
The two roads join hereConnectverb
hit or play a ball successfully;
The batter connected for a home runJoinverb
be or become joined or united or linked;
The two streets connect to become a highwayOur paths joinedThe travelers linked up again at the airport
