Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to be connected (to); to be joined together; to be linked; to be tied together; to lead (to)
この道は駅につながっている。This road leads to the station.
2. to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through
通話はすぐにつながった。The call connected immediately.
3. to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result)
それがミスにつながった。That led to a mistake.
4. to be lined up (e.g. of cars); to extend; to stretch out
事故のせいで、車が延々とつながっていた。Because of the accident, cars were lined up endlessly.
5. to be related (e.g. to a matter); to be connected (to); to have something to do (with)
えっと、それであたしとどうつながるの？Um, so what does that have to do with me?
6. to be related (by blood)
でもあの二人、血はつながっていないんじゃなかったか？But I thought those two weren't related by blood?