Reconnect
Verb
UK
/ˌriː.kəˈnekt/
US
/ˌriː.kəˈnekt/
Level: b2
Definition
To connect with someone or something again after a break or disconnection.
Example
"We reconnected after many years."
"She wanted to reconnect with her childhood friends through social media."
"Please reconnect the power cable before switching the machine on."
Explanation
To reconnect means to connect again after being separated or disconnected. People reconnect with old friends, family members, or colleagues after not seeing or speaking to them for a long time. It can also mean restoring a physical or digital connection, such as reconnecting a cable or an internet service. The word is used in both personal and technical situations.