kəˈnekʃən n. (also
Brit. connexion) 1 a
the act of connecting; the
state of
being connected. b an
instance of
this. 2 the
point at
which two things are connected (broke at the connection). 3 a a
thing or
person that connects; a link (a
radio formed the
only connection
with the
outside world;
cannot see the connection
between the two ideas). b a
telephone link (got a
bad connection). 4
arrangement or
opportunity for catching a connecting
train etc.; the train etc.
itself (missed the connection). 5 Electr. a the linking up of an
electric current by
contact. b a
device for effecting this. 6 (often in pl.) a
relative or
associate,
esp.
one with
influence (has connections in the
Home Office; heard it
through a
business connection). 7 a
relation of ideas; a
context (in this connection I
have to disagree). 8 sl. a supplier of narcotics. 9 a
religious body, esp.
Methodist. øin connection with with
reference to. in this (or that) connection with reference to this (or that). øøconnectional adj. [L connexio (as connect):
spelling -ctafter connect]
