Definition of Connected

Adjective: connected ku'nek-tid

Being joined in close association
"connected clubs";
- affiliated, attached
Joined or linked together
Wired together to an alarm system
"all the window alarms are connected"
Plugged in
"first check to see whether the appliance is connected"
Stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer
- machine-accessible

Verb: connect ku'nekt

Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
"Can you connect the two loudspeakers?";
- link, tie, link up
Make a logical or causal connection
"I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind";
- associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up
Be or become joined or united or linked
"The two streets connect to become a highway";
- link, link up, join, unite
Join by means of communication equipment
"The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"
Land on or hit solidly
"The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"
Join for the purpose of communication
"Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"
Be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
"The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train"; "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours"
Establish a rapport or relationship
"The President of this university really connects with the faculty"
Establish communication with someone
"did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?";
- get in touch, touch base
Plug into an outlet
"Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight";
- plug in, plug into
(baseball) hit or play a ball successfully
"The batter connected for a home run"