connexion

• Substantiv, das eine Verbindung, Beziehung oder Assoziation zwischen Dingen, Ereignissen oder Ideen bezeichnet; auch verwendet für die physische Art der Verbindung oder einen Umsteigepunkt auf Reisen.

A noun referring to a link, relationship, or association between things, events, or ideas; also used for a physical means of joining or a transfer point in travel.

1. Connecting shapeB2formalbritish

   A physical link or joining element that connects two or more parts.

   Verbindung

   • The bridge serves as a connexion between the two islands.
   • The pipe's connexion was loose, causing a leak.
   • A strong connexion between the wires is essential for the circuit.

   Synonymebondconnectorcouplingjointjunctionlinktie

2. Relation between things or eventsB2formalbritish

   A relationship or association between events, ideas, or objects, often involving causality or shared features.

   Verbindung

   • There is a clear connexion between smoking and lung disease.
   • The study explored the connexion between diet and mood.
   • Historians debate the connexion between the two wars.

   Synonymeassociationconnectioncorrelationinterrelationlinkrelationrelationshiptie

   Antonymedisassociationdisconnectiondisjunctionseparation

3. Bringing ideas together in memoryC1formalbritish

   The mental process of linking ideas or events together in memory or imagination.

   Verknüpfung von Ideen

   • The poem creates a connexion between love and loss.
   • Her mind made a sudden connexion between the two memories.
   • Art often relies on the connexion of abstract concepts.

   Synonymeassociationlinkage

4. Instrumentality that connectsB2formalbritishIT

   A device or system that enables a link or communication between two points.

   Verbindung

   • The internet connexion was restored after the outage.
   • This cable provides a direct connexion to the server.
   • The telephone connexion was poor during the storm.

   Synonymeconnecterconnectiveconnector

5. Shifting from one form of transportation to anotherB1formalbritish

   The act of transferring from one vehicle or mode of transport to another during a journey.

   Umstieg

   • We missed our connexion in Chicago due to the delay.
   • The train connexion was seamless and on time.
   • She booked a flight with a short connexion in London.

   Synonymechangechangeoverinterchangetransfer

6. Act of bringing two things into contactB2formalbritish

   The action of establishing contact or communication between two entities.

   Verbindung

   • The connexion of the two networks improved data sharing.
   • A proper connexion between the teams is vital for the project.
   • The diplomat facilitated a connexion between the two leaders.

   Synonymeattachmentconnectioncouplingjoiningjunctionunion