connect
connect(
kuh
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nehkt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to link)
To stop the leak, you need to connect the drain properly.Para detener la fuga, hay que conectar el desagüe correctamente.
b. empalmar
I'll connect the wires at the fuse box.Voy a empalmar los cables en la caja de fusibles.
c. unir
I applied silicone to the joint to connect the pipes.Apliqué silicona a la junta para unir los tubos.
a. relacionar
There is reason to believe that the two companies are connected.Hay razón para creer que las dos empresas están relacionadas.
b. asociar
There is a slanderous campaign to connect our group with the mafia.Hay una campaña de difamación dirigida a asociar a nuestro grupo con la mafia.
c. vincular
Scientists have connected global warming with carbon emissions.Los científicos han vinculado el calentamiento global con las emisiones de carbono.
4. (computing)
a. conectar
I just moved in and the cable company hasn't come to connect me to the Internet yet.Acabo de mudarme y la empresa de cable todavía no ha venido a conectarme a Internet.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
5. (to attach)
6. (transport)
b. hacer conexión
This flight connects with a flight from Paris.Este vuelo hace conexión con otro proveniente de París.
a. conectar
Suzy's son is on the autistic spectrum and finds it difficult to connect with people.El hijo de Suzy está dentro del espectro autista y le es difícil conectar con la gente.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Jake's fist connected with Rodney's nose and knocked him down.Jake le dio un puñetazo en la nariz a Rodney y lo tumbó.
The general is certain the bomb connected with the intended target.El general está seguro de que la bomba dio en el blanco buscado.
9. (computing)
a. conectar
If you need help with connecting to the Internet, one of our representatives can guide you through the process.Si necesita ayuda para conectar al Internet, uno de nuestros representantes puede guiarle en el proceso.
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