Reconnect — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnekt/ re·con·nect

Meaning & Definition of Reconnect

Reconnect (verb)

  1. to connect again

Reconnect (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put, bring, or come together again

    "They reconnected with an old friend over the weekend."

    "She reassembled the unit and reconnected the cables."

    similar: recombine, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice
    opposite: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reconnect

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reconnect:

recombine, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reconnect

Words with the opposite meaning of Reconnect:

detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Word Forms of Reconnect

Inflections: reconnected, reconnecting, reconnects

Origin & Etymology of Reconnect

First known use: 1700

Frequently Asked Questions about Reconnect

What does "Reconnect" mean?

"Reconnect" means to connect again. As a verb, it is defined as: to connect again.

What is another word for "Reconnect"?

Other words for "Reconnect" include recombine, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten and refix. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reconnect" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reconnect"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reconnect". Common alternatives include recombine, rejoin, reunify, reunite, reaffix, reattach, refasten, refix, resecure and associate.

What is the opposite of "Reconnect"?

Antonyms of "Reconnect" include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite and divide.

How do you use "Reconnect" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reconnect" in a sentence: "They reconnected with an old friend over the weekend."; "She reassembled the unit and reconnected the cables.".

Is "Reconnect" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reconnect" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reconnect"?

"Reconnect" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnekt/ and divided into syllables as re·con·nect.

What is the origin of the word "Reconnect"?

First known use: 1700.