1. joining or linking two or more things together
Usage: present participle of connect
2. establishing communication or a relationship between people or things
Usage: present participle of connect

1. serving to join or link things together

Examples

• The technician is connecting the cables to the router.
• She had trouble connecting to the internet.
• The bridge is connecting the two sides of the river.
• He’s connecting with old friends on social media.
• The connecting flight leaves in two hours.
• They’re connecting the dots between the evidence.
• The connecting hallway leads to the main building.