connection connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/

noun

1. () A relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)  ( connectedness , connexion [British] , connection )
   a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
    There was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare
   there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare
   
2. () The state of being connected  ( connectedness , link , connection )
   the state of being connected
    The connection between church and state is inescapable
   the connection between church and state is inescapable
   
3. () An instrumentality that connects  ( connecter , connective , connector , connection , connexion )
   an instrumentality that connects
    He soldered the connection
   he soldered the connection
    He didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers
   he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers
   
   
4. () (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)  ( connection )
   (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)
    He has powerful connections
   he has powerful connections
   
5. () The process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination  ( connexion [British] , connection , association )
   the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
    Conditioning is a form of learning by association
   conditioning is a form of learning by association
   
6. The act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)  ( connection , connexion [British] , joining )
   the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
    The joining of hands around the table
   the joining of hands around the table
    There was a connection via the internet
   there was a connection via the internet
   
7. Shifting from one form of transportation to another  ( connection , connexion [British] )
   shifting from one form of transportation to another
    The plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta
   the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta
   
8. A supplier (especially of narcotics)  ( connection )
   a supplier (especially of narcotics)
   
9. A connecting shape  ( connection , connexion [British] , link )
   a connecting shape