a politically 'connected' businessman [=a businessman who has relationships with people who have political power]
In my mind, the two places 'are connected'. [=I think of the two places as being related to each other]
They 'are' somehow 'connected' to the royal family. [=they are related in some way to the royal family]
(..) but yeah. Well,maybe it's all for the best. You know,I always say when one door closes,another one opens. No,it doesn'T. Not unless the two doors are connected by relays or there are motion sensors involved. No,no,I meant... or if the first door closing creates a change Never mind. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Luminous Fish Effect Season: 1 Episode 4