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reconnect

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈnɛkt/

KK: /ˌriːkəˈnɛkt/

verb
Definition

To connect again after a previous connection has been lost or interrupted.


Example

After a long time apart, they decided to reconnect and catch up on each other's lives.


Tense Forms

Past: reconnected

Past Participle: reconnected


Conversation
Sloth A
It's been so long since we last talked, we should really reconnect.
Sloth B
I know, right? Life gets so busy sometimes.
Sloth A
Maybe we can grab coffee this weekend to reconnect properly.
Sloth B
That sounds perfect! I can't wait to catch up.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rejoin
relate
link
Antonyms
disconnect
sever
detach
Root Explanation

Reconnect → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "connect" (from Latin "connectere", meaning to join together). The word "reconnect" means to join together again after a separation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'joining together' ('connect') once more ('re-') — that's what reconnect means.

Visually Confused Words
connect
preconnective
preconnection
rennet
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