1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to be connected (to); to be joined together; to be linked; to be tied together

2. 2.

   to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through

3. 3.

   to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result)

Example sentences

• 自慰は狂気に繋がる。

  Masturbation leads to insanity.

• 僅かな不注意が大惨事に繋がる恐れがある。

  Slight inattention can cause a great disaster.