Q: Does the word "connection" mean the same thing in "The connection between overeating and obesity." and "My headache has no connection with me going out last night."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "beat" mean the same thing in "Beat the cream." and "Beat the egg whites."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "grip" mean the same thing in "The grip of a sword." and "There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "shift" mean the same thing in "We'll have to shift these boxes to the downtown office." and "Shift one's attention."?

A:
the same meaning