Cerca
to connect
01
connettere
to join two or more things together
Transitive: to connect two or more things
Ditransitive: to connect sth to sth
Example
The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit.
L'elettricista collegherà i fili per stabilire il circuito elettrico.
We need to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.
Dobbiamo collegare la stampante al computer utilizzando un cavo USB.
1.1
connettere, collegare
to join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet
Transitive: to connect to a device or network
Ditransitive: to connect a device to another device or a network
Example
After entering the correct password, I was able to connect my laptop to the Wi-Fi network.
Dopo aver inserito la password corretta, ho potuto connettere il mio laptop alla rete Wi-Fi.
I can connect my tablet to the Internet through the available public Wi-Fi at the café.
Posso collegare il mio tablet a Internet tramite il Wi-Fi pubblico disponibile al bar.
1.2
connettere, collegare
to make it possible for someone to communicate via a telephone or computer network
Ditransitive: to connect sb/sth to sb
Example
I will connect you to our customer service representative to address your inquiries.
Vi collegherò al nostro rappresentante del servizio clienti per affrontare le vostre richieste.
The operator will connect your call to the relevant department for assistance.
L'operatore collegherà la tua chiamata al reparto pertinente per assistenza.
1.3
collegare, connettere
to link something to the main supply of electricity, gas, etc.
Ditransitive: to connect sth to a power supply
Example
The new house will be connected to the power grid once construction is complete.
La nuova casa sarà collegata alla rete elettrica una volta completata la costruzione.
We need to connect the additional office space to the central heating system for efficient heating.
Dobbiamo collegare lo spazio ufficio aggiuntivo al sistema di riscaldamento centrale per un riscaldamento efficiente.
02
collegare, connettere
to be joined or linked together
Intransitive
Example
The two rivers connect at the confluence, creating a larger watercourse.
I due fiumi si collegano alla confluenza, creando un corso d'acqua più ampio.
Puzzle pieces designed with precision easily connect, completing the picture effortlessly.
I pezzi del puzzle progettati con precisione si collegano facilmente, completando l'immagine senza sforzo.
03
collegare, connettere
to establish a logical or causal relationship between ideas, events, or concepts
Ditransitive: to connect sth with sth
Transitive: to connect two or more things
Example
The detective was able to connect the seemingly unrelated clues, solving the mystery.
Il detective è riuscito a collegare gli indizi apparentemente non correlati, risolvendo il mistero.
The research study aims to connect social behavior with environmental factors to identify patterns.
Lo studio di ricerca mira a collegare il comportamento sociale con i fattori ambientali per identificare modelli.
04
collegare, colpire
to make forceful contact with a surface or object
Intransitive
Transitive: to connect with sth
Example
As the boxer threw a powerful punch, his fist connected with his opponent's jaw, resulting in a knockout.
Mentre il pugile sferrava un potente pugno, il suo pugno ha colpito la mascella dell'avversario, risultando in un knockout.
The car 's front bumper connected with the barrier during the race, resulting in damage to the vehicle.
Il paraurti anteriore dell'auto si è connesso con la barriera durante la gara, causando danni al veicolo.
05
collegare, colpire
to make contact successfully with a ball or target during shot or throw
Intransitive
Example
The golfer connected perfectly on the tee shot, sending the ball straight down the fairway.
Il golfista ha colpito perfettamente il tiro di partenza, mandando la palla dritta lungo la fairway.
After missing the first few pitches, he finally connected, sending the ball flying into the stands for a home run.
Dopo aver mancato i primi lanci, finalmente ha collegato, mandando la palla a volare nelle tribune per un fuoricampo.
06
connettere, collegare
to initiate or establish communication with another person
Transitive: to connect with sb
Example
After years of searching, she was finally able to connect with her long-lost friend through social media.
Dopo anni di ricerca, è finalmente riuscita a connettersi con il suo amico perduto da tempo attraverso i social media.
As a traveling salesperson, it 's crucial to connect with clients regularly to maintain strong business relationships.
Come rappresentante di vendita itinerante, è fondamentale connettersi regolarmente con i clienti per mantenere solide relazioni commerciali.
07
connettersi, stabilire un legame
to establish a relationship, bond, or contact with someone, often romantically
Intransitive
SlangExample
The team-building activities helped coworkers connect on a personal level.
Mi sono davvero connesso con lei alla festa ieri sera.
During the networking event, professionals from different industries connected and formed valuable business relationships.
Si sono connessi online prima di incontrarsi finalmente di persona.
