connect; make contact; be familiar with
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to connect; to join (two objects)
Refers to physically joining two things together, such as wires, pipes, or ropes.
Please connect these two wires.
The workers are joining the pipes together.
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This interface needs to be connected before it can be used.
verb
to make contact with; to liaise; to get in touch
informalUsed for meeting or communicating with someone to exchange information or coordinate actions, often in a work or secretive context.
The leadership sent me to liaise with you.
Let's arrange a place to meet up.
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I need to check with the higher-ups before deciding on this matter.
verb
to be familiar with; to know the ins and outs of
Used to indicate understanding of a situation, often used in negative constructions or questions.
I just got here; I'm not familiar with this matter yet.
He is very familiar with the market conditions.
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You should familiarize yourself with the situation before speaking.