connection
noun
uk/kəˈnekʃən/ us [ C ]
a relationship between two things, ideas, etc.:
connection between sth and sth a study of the connection between pay and performance
[ C or U ] INTERNET, IT, COMMUNICATIONS
a way of joining users to a system, such as the internet or a phone system:
a(n) internet/broadband/wireless connection
Could you speak up, please? This is a very bad connection.
The electricity company promises connection for new customers within 48 hours.
[ C ] TRANSPORT
a plane, train, etc. that leaves at a suitable time for you to take it to continue your journey after travelling on another plane, train, etc.:
We missed our connection and had to stay overnight at an airport hotel.
connections [ plural ]
important people who you know and who can help and advise you:
Through his father's connections he got a job with a bank in the City.
connections [ plural ]
TRANSPORT
road, rail, etc. systems between one place and another:
Improved road and rail connections have benefited the area greatly.