To be associated is defined as two or more things to be connected.
(verb)An example of things that are associated are hot dogs and buns.
The definition of associated means to have had a relationship of some sort with another person or organization.
(verb)An example of two people who are associated are a restaurant chef and the food distributor.
Associated means those that are affiliated, often in similar or equal roles.
(adjective)An example of two people who are associated are the CEO and CFO of a company.
Associated is someone whose rank is inferior.
(adjective)An example of someone who is associated with the CEO of the company is the secretary.
Associated means someone who is involved with or allied with someone else.
(adjective)An example of two people who are associated are gang members.