interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce interconnect (audio)
interconnected; interconnecting; interconnects

transitive verb

: to connect with one another

intransitive verb

: to be or become mutually connected
interconnection noun
interconnectivity noun

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
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The Purple Sage Energy Center will be based in Clark County, Nev., but the site is near the California border and is interconnected with the California Independent System Operator, which manages about 80% of the electric grid in the Golden State. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025 The Star’s politics team broke down several separate but interconnected developments over the past two weeks that destabilized the legislature and could resurface when lawmakers arrive back in Jefferson City. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025 Hardy elms survived Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungus that can be spread by a bark beetle or through two trees that have interconnected roots. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025 Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation. Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for interconnect

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of interconnect was in 1865

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“Interconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnect. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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interconnect

verb
in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌint-ər-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce interconnect (audio)
: to connect with one another
interconnected adjective
interconnection noun

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