make a connection

Personally, I wouldn't say that I consciously make a connection.

Nature groups believe that helping people make a connection with nature is crucial to the protection of wildlife.

“I said to the coach, I think it’s better that we make a connection so that the old team meets the new team,” says Bwalya.

“Also, he wanted to include a comment about Harris and I don’t think you could make a connection between Harris and Holden.”

"You go outside for a breather and a smoke and there are other people outside and you instantly make a connection, it's actually a conversation starter."