Connect (verb)

1. To link or be linked together, typically by something intervening.
2. To establish communication or a connection between.
3. To associate or relate something to something else.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "join or link together"): from latin connectere, from con- "together" + nectere "bind, fasten".

Examples:

1. The two cities are connected by a bridge.
2. The computer is not able to connect to the internet.
3. I'll connect you with the person you need to speak to.
4. The book connects the rise of the internet with the decline of privacy.
5. She managed to connect with the audience during her speech.