associating
as-so-ci-at-ing
verb
Forming a connection or relationship, often with other people.
"He was associating with known criminals."
noun
The act of connecting or forming a relationship.
"Constant associating led to new insights."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: link up, colligate, connect, link, tie in, associate, relate, familiar, fellow, companion, comrade, assort
Antonyms: decouple, dissociate