CEFR B1

reconnect

verb

Meaning

Establish a link or relationship again after it has been broken or interrupted.

Examples

The technician had to reconnect the power supply after the storm caused a blackout.
It is important for busy families to find time to reconnect during the weekend.

Synonyms: link, rejoin, reunite, re-establish

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reconnect (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriːkəˈnɛkt/

Definition

Establish a link or relationship again after it has been broken or interrupted.

Examples

The technician had to reconnect the power supply after the storm caused a blackout.
It is important for busy families to find time to reconnect during the weekend.
The software will automatically attempt to reconnect to the server if the internet signal drops.

How to Use reconnect

reconnect with (prepositional phrase): to restore a social or emotional relationship with a person — "I hope to reconnect with my old college roommate next month."
reconnect to (prepositional phrase): to restore a physical or digital link to a device or service — "The device failed to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network."

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