cannot be connected vs cannot be communicated

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'Cannot be connected' is used when referring to physical objects or devices that cannot be linked together, while 'cannot be communicated' is used when referring to ideas, thoughts, or information that cannot be effectively conveyed or shared.

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cannot be connected

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to physical objects or devices that cannot be linked together.

This phrase is used to indicate that two or more physical objects or devices are unable to establish a connection or link between them.

Examples:

The printer cannot be connected to the computer because the cable is broken.
The two pipes cannot be connected due to their different sizes.

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It cannot be connected to a viewfinder.
The following guidelines and recommendations are not exhaustive and there could be circumstances where the application of such recommendations cannot achieve the desired result (for example, in cases where the reference cable (section 1.23) cannot be connected to the motion sensor).
She cannot be connected to the crime scene in any way.
No, you cannot be connected to this.
They are financial market institutions and cannot be connected to or it cannot be implied that they can gradually acquire such scope that they can even partially replace the social security systems.
The following guidelines and recommendations are not exhaustive and there may be circumstances where the application of such recommendations cannot achieve the desired result (for example, in cases where the reference cable cannot be connected to the motion sensor).
Although specific weather phenomena cannot be connected directly to climate change, the increase in the phenomena of droughts and floods and the more serious and more frequent hurricanes or tropical storms nonetheless confirm scientific warnings about climate change.
The device cannot be connected to an ADP machine and functions independently of such a machine.
The C-mount lens connection is only apt for industrial lenses, microscopes and endoscopes, i.e. broadcast lenses cannot be connected.
Where the main air reservoir pipe cannot be connected operational rules shall be provided to continue to assure safety of passengers.
There is a great need for the latter, but the two cannot be connected right now.

Alternatives:

cannot be linked
cannot be joined
cannot be attached
cannot be plugged in
cannot be paired

cannot be communicated

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to ideas, thoughts, or information that cannot be effectively conveyed or shared.

This phrase is used to express the inability to effectively transmit or share ideas, thoughts, or information with others.

Examples:

His emotions cannot be communicated through words alone.
The complexity of the situation cannot be communicated in a brief email.

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This suggests that whatever is beautiful and moving, whatever gives us a new way to see, cannot be communicated to those who speak a different language.
These data cannot be communicated to other parties under any circumstances, except with the written consent of the flag State concerned, on a case by case basis, or by an order of the Court in Seychelles.
firstly, data from the Member States concerning the 1999 harvest and, partly, the 2000 harvest, will not be available and therefore cannot be communicated until 1 April 2002.
4. The right conferred on the consignor ceases at the moment when that of the consignee begins in accordance with Article 13. Nevertheless, if the consignee declines to accept the cargo, or cannot be communicated with, the consignor resumes its right of disposition.
The chairman shall ensure that the origin of each price cannot be identified when communicated to the members of the committee.
These comments will be communicated to Germany.
It may be communicated on paper or electronically.
The decision shall be communicated immediately upon its delivery.
This study shall be communicated with the apiculture programme.
The decision shall be communicated to the applicant.
The results of inspections and tests shall be communicated to the relevant databases.
The names and addresses of laboratories shall be communicated to the Commission.
Such information must also be communicated to the Commission whenever it is of relevance at Community level.
The nature of those measures shall be communicated to the competent authorities of the host Member State.
Each Commission inspection report shall be communicated to the
Reports shall be communicated to the Member States and the Commission.
be exchanged electronically and which must be communicated to
The final measure must then be communicated to the Authority without delay.
These comments will be communicated to the Federal Republic of Germany.
The comments will be communicated to the Icelandic authorities.

Alternatives:

cannot be conveyed
cannot be expressed
cannot be shared
cannot be transmitted
cannot be articulated

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cannot be connected vs cannot be communicated