connectingwith
verb (present participle)UK /kəˈnɛktɪŋ wɪð/
US /kəˈnɛktɪŋ wɪð/
Reaching out to someone to become friends or share a feeling.
She is connecting with her new classmates at lunch.
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2. Joining or linking one thing to another.
The bridge is connecting the island with the mainland.
3. Understanding and sharing someone's feelings or ideas.
The teacher is connecting with her students through stories.
4. Getting in touch with someone by phone, message, or online.
He is connecting with his grandmother over video call.
5. Linking an idea or experience to something you already know.
The student is connecting the new lesson with what she learned last week.