connection

• Substantivo que se refere à relação, ligação ou associação entre duas ou mais pessoas, coisas ou ideias; também pode indicar o ato de conectar ou o estado de estar conectado.

A noun referring to a relationship, link, or association between two or more things, people, or ideas.

1. Link or relationshipB1formal

   A relationship or association between two or more things, people, or ideas.

   Conexão

   • There is a strong connection between diet and health.
   • She has a close connection with her family.
   • The detective found a connection between the two crimes.

   Sinônimosassociationbondcorrelationcouplinginterconnectionliaisonlinkrelationrelationshiptie

   Antônimosdetachmentdisassociationdisconnectiondisunionseparation

2. Physical or technical linkB1formal

   A point where two or more things are joined, or a means of communication or transport.

   Conexão

   • The internet connection is very slow today.
   • He missed his flight connection in London.
   • Check the electrical connection before turning on the device.

   Sinônimosattachmentbondconnectorcouplinginterconnectionjointjunctionlinktieunion

   Antônimosbreakdisconnectiondisunionseparation

3. Personal contactB2informal

   A person you know who can help you, especially in business or career.

   Contatos

   • He got the job through his business connections.
   • She has many useful connections in the industry.
   • Networking helps you build professional connections.

   Sinônimosacquaintanceallyassociatecontactin