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]
(..) Like Carla, for instance. Bambi, that blonde stick you hang out with? Tell her... You might have to write that down for me. And Dr Cox. We've really connected. I'm kind of like his prot'g'. - l need to see his chart... - Done, copied and highlighted. Unfortunately, radar, (..)2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2