relationship
noun [ C ]
uk/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ usthe way in which two or more companies, countries, or people behave towards each other:
Creating lasting relationships is vital for success in business.
We have an excellent working relationship with the university.
We have established long-lasting business relationships with a wide range of clients.
relationship between sb (and sb) The relationship between labor and management was strained beyond breaking point.
build/develop/establish a relationship Many telecom companies are building relationships in developing countries.
a good/close relationship
a business/personal relationship
a connection between two or more facts, events, etc.:
relationship between sth (and sth) This research shows that the relationship between globalization and e-commerce is complex and varied.
There is a direct relationship between the two announcements.
See also
customer relationship
employment relationship