Connection

/kənˈɛkʃən/

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

Connection

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

the state of being linked or connected

the action of linking two things, especially for communication

synonyms : connexion

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

synonyms : connexion

an instrumentality that connects

synonyms : connecter

(usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)

the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

a supplier (especially of narcotics)

a connecting shape

synonyms : connexion

Examples

1. Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid.

2. He worked his connections to secure a job offer.

3. In this connection, I should once again like to haul my own country over the coals.

4. It certainly helped that he had connections in the industry.