connection
US /kəˈnɛkʃən/
Definition
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The internet connection in the conference room was very slow this morning.
Word Family
Synonyms
- bondan electrical force linking atoms
- relationan abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
- linkthe means of connection between things linked in series
Collocations
- Easy enjoy fast reliable home broadband internet connectionto enjoy fast reliable home broadband internet connection, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- Medium nurture robust cross-industry professional network connectionsto nurture robust cross-industry professional network connections, meaning to help develop, help grow
- Hard prove legally binding causal connection in liability lawsuitsto prove legally binding causal connection in liability lawsuits, meaning to be shown or be found to be
- Very Hard exploit illicit high-level political connections for patronageto exploit illicit high-level political connections for patronage, meaning to use or manipulate to one's advantage
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.