Reconnect
/ˌriːkəˈnɛkt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo establish a connection again; to link up once more.
/ˌriːkəˈnɛkt/
To establish contact or a connection again.
I tried to reconnect the headphones to the computer.
💡 Simply: Imagine your internet goes out and you have to fix it. Reconnect means getting your internet working again! It's like when you text a friend after not talking for a while.
👶 For kids: To make a connection again, like turning your phone back on to talk to someone.
More Examples
We need to reconnect with nature and appreciate its beauty.
The company will reconnect the power tomorrow.
How It's Used
"I need to reconnect to the Wi-Fi after the outage."
"After many years, she reconnected with her old friend."
To restore a relationship or emotional bond.
/ˌriːkəˈnɛkt/
To restore a relationship or feeling.
The family is trying to reconnect after the divorce.
💡 Simply: Sometimes you lose touch with someone you care about. Reconnect is like finding your way back to them, either literally or in your heart. Like when you tell your best friend you miss them.
👶 For kids: To become friends or feel close to someone again.
More Examples
The survivors tried to reconnect with their community after the disaster.
It's important to reconnect with your passion.
How It's Used
"They hoped to reconnect with each other after the argument."
"She needed to reconnect with her feelings to heal."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From re- (again) + connect (from Latin connectere, to join together).
The word 'reconnect' has been used since the late 19th century, initially related to telegraphy and electrical circuits.
Memory tip
Think of re- (again) + connect (join).
Word Origin
"connectere - to bind together, fasten, or join"