The nurse connected Maggie up to the electrocardiograph.
•Eric connected the machine to the wall plug.
•The receptionist connected my call up to Susan.
2. Fig. to make a mental connection between people and things in any combination. •I connected myself up to a person with similar interests.
•I often connect up Bob to sailing, because I first met him on a boat.
3. Fig. to argue that someone or something is linked to a criminal or a criminal act. •I can connect Eric to the crime.
•The police connected the stolen goods to Susan.