What does CONNECT mean?

verb

1. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces“Can you connect the two loudspeakers?”
2. make a logical or causal connection“I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind”
3. be or become joined or united or linked“The two streets connect to become a highway”
4. join by means of communication equipment“The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area”
5. land on or hit solidly“The brick connected on her head, knocking her out”
6. join for the purpose of communication“Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?”
7. be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation“The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train”
8. establish a rapport or relationship“The President of this university really connects with the faculty”