Connections: meaning, definitions and examples

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connections

[ kəˈnɛkʃənz ]

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social media

The relationships that a person has with other people, especially through social media platforms.

Synonyms

links, relationships, ties

Examples of usage

Maintaining connections with friends and family is important for mental well-being.
She has a large network of professional connections on LinkedIn.

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technology

The points at which separate parts of a system are joined together to allow communication or passage of information.

Synonyms

interfaces, junctions, links

Examples of usage

The router allows multiple devices to establish a connection to the internet.
The connections between the different components of the computer are essential for its functionality.

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communication

To establish a relationship or association with someone.

Synonyms

associate, link, relate

Examples of usage

She quickly connected with her new colleagues at the conference.
I want to connect with people who share my interests.

Translations

Translations of the word "connections" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conexões

🇮🇳 संबंध

🇩🇪 Verbindungen

🇮🇩 koneksi

🇺🇦 з'єднання

🇵🇱 połączenia

🇯🇵 接続

🇫🇷 connexions

🇪🇸 conexiones

🇹🇷 bağlantılar

🇰🇷 연결

🇸🇦 اتصالات

🇨🇿 spojení

🇸🇰 spojenia

🇨🇳 连接

🇸🇮 povezave

🇮🇸 tengingar

🇰🇿 байланыстар

🇬🇪 კავშირები

🇦🇿 əlaqələr

🇲🇽 conexiones

Word origin

The word 'connections' originates from the Middle English word 'conexioun', which came from the Old French 'connexion'. It is derived from the Latin word 'connexionem', which means 'a binding or joining together'. The concept of connections has always played a crucial role in human interactions, from social relationships to technological networks.