brought together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established

a connected series of cargo holds

associated or related in some respect

a series of connected stories

bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established

the electrodes were connected to a recording device

associate or relate (something) in some respect

employees are rewarded with bonuses connected to their firm's performance

jobs connected with the environment

(of a blow) hit the intended target

the blow connected and he felt a burst of pain