run into vs connect

run into and connect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
run into	No	No	Yes	No
connect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connect is a hyponym of run into; that is, connect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than run into:

run into (verb)	connect (verb)
collide violently with an obstacle	make a logical or causal connection
hit against; come into sudden contact with	join for the purpose of communication
come together	join by means of communication equipment
be beset by	connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
	land on or hit solidly
	plug into an outlet
	hit or play a ball successfully
	establish communication with someone
	establish a rapport or relationship
	be or become joined or united or linked
	be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation