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Word forms: plural connections regional note: in BRIT, also use connexion

1. variable noun

A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.

There was no evidence of a connection between BSE and the brain diseases recently confirmed in cats. [+ between]

The police say he had no connection with the security forces. [+ with]

He has denied any connection to the bombing.

Synonyms: association, relationship, link, relation More Synonyms of connection

2. countable noun

A connection is a joint where two wires or pipes are joined together.

Check all radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections.

Synonyms: link, coupling, junction, fastening More Synonyms of connection

3. countable noun [usually noun NOUN]

If a place has good road, rail, or air connections, many places can be directly reached from there by car, train, or plane.

Fukuoka has excellent air and rail connections to the rest of the country. [+ to]

4. countable noun [usually singular]

If you get a connection at a station or airport, you catch a train, bus, or plane, after getting off another train, bus, or plane, in order to continue your journey.

My flight was late and I missed the connection.

5. plural noun

Your connections are the people who you know or are related to, especially when they are in a position to help you.

She used her connections to full advantage.

Synonyms: contact, friend, relation, ally More Synonyms of connection

in connection with

in this connection/in that connection

More Synonyms of connection

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