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connection

US /kəˈnɛkʃən/

noun Core · B1 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật

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

NounNoun
connection gốc connector connexion
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
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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 connection
    to 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 connections
    to nurture robust cross-industry professional network connections, meaning to help develop, help grow
  • Hard prove legally binding causal connection in liability lawsuits
    to 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 patronage
    to 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.