Collocation
That connects to another thing
Used to indicate that a current point, idea, or situation is related or logically leads to a different one. It serves as a transition to introduce a new but related topic or consequence.
Definition
'That connects to another thing' is a common English collocation. Used to indicate that a current point, idea, or situation is related or logically leads to a different one. It serves as a transition to introduce a new but related topic or consequence.
subject + connect(s) to + another/a different + noun
“That connects to another thing: the increasing demand for sustainable products.”
Examples
- The growing interest in sustainable living connects to another thing: the desire for healthier lifestyles.
- The research findings revealed a clear pattern; one observation connected to another thing, forming a coherent theory.
- Your point about ethical sourcing really connects to another thing I wanted to discuss, which is consumer responsibility.
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- She felt that her previous experience in customer service connected to another thing – her ability to manage difficult situations.
- The decline in biodiversity connects to another thing, the increasing impact of climate change on ecosystems.
- If you think about it, the rise of remote work undeniably connects to another thing: the need for better digital infrastructure.
- The historical event we just discussed actually connects to another thing, a major political movement decades later.
- The difficulty in attracting new talent connects to another thing, the company's outdated workplace culture.
- He explained how the problem with the software connected to another thing: a fundamental flaw in the original design.
- The architect noted that the building's structural integrity connects to another thing, the quality of the foundation.
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