preconnect

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ connect.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɹiː.kəˈnɛkt/
• Hyphenation: pre‧con‧nect
• Rhymes: -ɛkt

Verb

preconnect (third-person singular simple present preconnects, present participle preconnecting, simple past and past participle preconnected)

1. (ambitransitive) To connect in advance.
   • 2015 June 8, Felip Miralles et al., “Brain Computer Interface on Track to Home”, in The Scientific World Journal‎, volume 2015, →DOI:

     The 34 electrodes including reference channel and ground are preconnected to the amplifier using a preconfigured set of electrode positions.

Noun

preconnect (plural preconnects)

1. (firefighting) A hose with one end ready connected to a pump outlet.
   • 2020, Bernard "Ben" J. Klaene, Thomas C. Lakamp, Structural Firefighting (page 84)

     It is impractical to calculate rate of flow at the time of the fire. If the fire compartment is larger than two standard preconnects can extinguish, or if the fuel load will create a fire situation beyond the control […]