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Definition connection in American English

connection noun

noun
/kəˈnekʃ(ə)n/
1

a relationship between things or events

Example

I fail to see a connection between the two cases.

Example

His question had no direct connection with our discussion.

Example

I knew they had the same last name but I didn't make the connection.

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1.1

a relationship between people or groups

Example

China is trying to strengthen its trade connections.

Example

She was alleged to have connections with the secret police.

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2

a train, bus, or airplane that allows you to continue a trip after you arrive by a different train, bus, or airplane

Example

My train was late and I missed my connection.

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2.1

a road or railroad system that allows you to travel from one place to another

Example

Chicago has excellent road and rail connections.

3

the process of joining two things

Example

The water board said there will be a connection charge of $50.

Example

The building is ready for connection to the power lines.

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3.1

a place where two things join

Example

The light keeps flickering - there must be a loose connection.

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4

a means of communicating using a telephone or computer network

Example

a phone connection via satellite from Dubai

Example

a slow connection speed

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5

people you know who are able to use their influence to help you

Example

He used his party connections to get a government job.

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Definition connection in American English