connection
con·nec·tion / kəˈnekshən/ (Brit. also con·nex·ion) • n. 1. a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else. ∎ the action of linking one thing with another: connection to the Internet. ∎ the placing of parts of an electric circuit in contact so that a current may flow. ∎ a link between pipes or electrical components: it is important to ensure that all connections between the wires are properly made. ∎ a link between two telephones: she replaced the receiver before the connection was made. ∎ an arrangement or opportunity for catching a connecting train, bus, aircraft, etc.: ferry connections are sporadic. ∎ such a train, bus, etc.: we had to wait for our connection to Frankfurt. ∎ (connections) people with whom one has social or professional contact or to whom one is related, esp. those with influence and able to offer one help: he had connections with the music industry.2. inf. a supplier of narcotics. ∎ a narcotics sale or purchase.3. chiefly hist. an association of Methodist churches.PHRASES: in connection with with reference to; concerning: detectives are questioning two men in connection with alleged criminal damage.in this (or that) connection with reference to this (or that): of value in this connection was the work done by the state police.DERIVATIVES: con·nec·tion·al / -shənl/ adj. .