interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnekt 

interconnected; interconnecting; interconnects

transitive verb

: to connect with one another

intransitive verb

: to be or become mutually connected

interconnection

ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-shən 

noun

interconnectivity

ˌin-tər-(ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē 

-kə-

noun

Synonyms

• catenate
• chain
• compound
• concatenate
• conjugate
• connect
• couple
• hitch
• hook
• interlink
• join
• link
• yoke

Examples of interconnect in a Sentence

The systems are interconnected with a series of wires.

The lessons are designed to show students how the two subjects interconnect.

a series of interconnecting stories

Recent Examples on the Web

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the ability to collaborate with others—whether across industries, geographies or disciplines—will be key to addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges. —Sattie Persaud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

The Family Moments offering provides personalized games and gifts for children upon arrival and half-off an interconnecting room. —Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024

In late 2022, Moldova experienced significant power outages due to Russian strikes on Ukraine, which is interconnected with the Kuciurgan plant. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

The world is becoming increasingly diverse and interconnected. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌint-ər-kə-ˈnekt 

: to connect with one another

interconnected adjective

interconnection

-ˈnek-shən 

noun