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Definition connected in British English

connected adjective

adjective
/kəˈnektɪd/
1

things such as ideas, events, or facts that are connected are related to each other

Example

Were the two deaths connected?

Example

a meeting to discuss issues connected with genetic engineering

Example

These three parts of the brain are closely connected.

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1.1

used about people who have a social, business, or family relationship

Example

How are you connected with the business?

Example

The ruling families are connected by marriage.

2

able to communicate using a telephone or computer network

Example

The computers are connected remotely by telephone line.

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3

joined to each other or to something else

Example

connected underground tunnels

Example

The dishwasher isn't connected yet.

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Definition connected in British English