Verb (5-dan, ぐ, transitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to connect; to link together
つないだ手が、温かかった。The hand I was holding was warm.
2. to tie; to fasten; to restrain
外に馬をつないである。A horse is tied outside.
3. to maintain; to preserve; to keep
今が無理でも、未来に望みをつなぐ。Even if it is impossible now, keep hope alive for the future.
4. to transfer (phone call); to put a person through
上の者につないでくれるかね？Could you put me through to your superior?
5. to hedge; to buy or sell forward
6. to connect (stones)