Meaning of the word connection in English

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connection

US /kəˈnek.ʃən/

UK /kəˈnek.ʃən/

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

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There's a strong connection between diet and health.

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I made a valuable connection at the networking event.

Synonym:

link relationship association tie bond

a physical link or a point at which two or more things are joined

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Check the electrical connection to the device.

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The train arrived at the station, making its connection to the next city.

Synonym:

joint junction coupling interface

a public transport service that allows passengers to transfer from one vehicle or line to another

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I missed my connection to the airport.

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There's a good connection from this station to the city center.

Synonym:

transfer interchange link

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