1.
to be connected, to be linked, to be tied together
For two or more things to be joined or associated with each other, either physically or conceptually. Often implies a meaningful or significant connection.
努力が成功に結びついた。
Hard work led to success.
この地域は歴史的に海上貿易と結びついている。
This region is historically connected to maritime trade.
研究の成果が新しい製品の開発に結びつくことが期待されている。
It is hoped that the research results will lead to the development of new products.
GRAMMAR:
Godan verb (結びつく → 結びつきます). Intransitive. The pattern is AがBに結びつく (A connects to / leads to B) or AとBが結びつく (A and B are connected).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 成果に結びつく: to lead to results
- 成功に結びつく: to lead to success
- 利益に結びつく: to be linked to profit
- 密接に結びつく: to be closely connected
SIMILAR WORDS:
The transitive counterpart is 結びつける (to tie together, to connect). 繋がる is a more general word for being connected, while 結びつく emphasizes a meaningful or significant bond.