connect; handover; associate with
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to connect; to join; to link
Often used for abstract connections like seasons, stages, or ideas.
During the transition season between summer and autumn, the weather changes rapidly.
These two theories connect at a crucial point.
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The highway connects with a small path here.
verb
to hand over and take over; to transfer duties
Used for formal processes like job changes, project handovers, or shift changes.
The newly appointed custodian and the old custodian went through the handover procedures.
He handed over all project documents to his colleague yesterday.
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Nurses will give a detailed handover report on patients' conditions during shift changes.
verb
to associate with; to make friends with; to get acquainted
Refers to the act of forming social connections or friendships.
The friends he associates with are also Peking Opera enthusiasts.
He made many useful contacts through his work.
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She is outgoing and enjoys making friends with people from different backgrounds.