Connection
noun
A relationship between two things or people.
There's a clear connection between smoking and lung disease.
Often appears as...
- establish a connection
- break a connection
noun
The act of connecting two things.
The plumber was responsible for the connection of pipes under the sink.
Often appears as...
- make a connection
- connection to
noun
An arrangement where you change from one bus, train or plane, to another.
I have a 2-hour wait for my connection in New York.
Often appears as...
- transit connection
- connection time
noun
A business relationship with someone.
My father's business connections helped me to get the job.
Often appears as...
- business connection
- personal connection
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Business
noun
In computing, the process of joining a portable device to a computer network.
I couldn't get a good wi-fi connection on my phone.
Often appears as...
- wifi connection
- internet connection
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Computing
noun
A relationship between two things or people.
There's a clear connection between smoking and lung disease.
Often appears as...
- establish a connection
- break a connection
noun
The act of connecting two things.
The plumber was responsible for the connection of pipes under the sink.
Often appears as...
- make a connection
- connection to
noun
An arrangement where you change from one bus, train or plane, to another.
I have a 2-hour wait for my connection in New York.
Often appears as...
- transit connection
- connection time
noun
A business relationship with someone.
My father's business connections helped me to get the job.
Often appears as...
- business connection
- personal connection
Usage tips
Business
noun
In computing, the process of joining a portable device to a computer network.
I couldn't get a good wi-fi connection on my phone.
Often appears as...
- wifi connection
- internet connection
Usage tips
Computing
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Emphasize emotional or logical bonds between entities or individuals in various contexts.
The tragedy created a deep connection among the survivors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Connection' doesn't imply positivity; it could indicate a negative link.
She disliked the connection people made between wealth and happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Ideas
Can be used for abstract concepts, not just physical or visible relations.
He had a hard time understanding the connection between his actions and the consequences.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Emphasize emotional or logical bonds between entities or individuals in various contexts.
The tragedy created a deep connection among the survivors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Connection' doesn't imply positivity; it could indicate a negative link.
She disliked the connection people made between wealth and happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Ideas
Can be used for abstract concepts, not just physical or visible relations.
He had a hard time understanding the connection between his actions and the consequences.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Emphasize emotional or logical bonds between entities or individuals in various contexts.
The tragedy created a deep connection among the survivors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Connection' doesn't imply positivity; it could indicate a negative link.
She disliked the connection people made between wealth and happiness.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Ideas
Can be used for abstract concepts, not just physical or visible relations.
He had a hard time understanding the connection between his actions and the consequences.
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What does my headscarf...
there's a high chance that you're going to want to help that person out. But for the person in the room who has no shared experiences with you it becomes extremely difficult to find that connection. The idea of finding someone different to mentor, someone who doesn't come from the same background as you, whatever that background is,
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The benefits of a good...
From there, it travels to the hippocampus, which strengthens and enhances the neurons in that cortical area. Thanks to the phenomenon of neuroplasticity, new synaptic buds are formed, allowing new connections between neurons, and strengthening the neural network where the information will be returned as long-term memory.
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Would you opt for a life...
you'd be choosing an option that sharply decreases your net pleasure. Perhaps, then, you believe that there are things in life with greater intrinsic value than pleasure. Truth, knowledge, authentic connection with other human beings. These are all things that might make the list. By never learning the truth,
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How a wound heals itself...
Finally, in the fourth stage of remodeling, the wound matures as the newly deposited collagen is rearranged and converted into specific types. Through this process, which can take over a year, the tensile strength of the new skin is improved, and blood vessels and other connections are strengthened.
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3 tips to boost your...
Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades, and doing better in the face of challenges.
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What is bipolar...
These mood stabilizing medications work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain, thereby strengthening the viable neural connections. Other frequently used medications include antipsychotics, which alter the effects of dopamine, and electroconvulsive therapy,
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Exploring the Bay of...
most of us have ancestors that have come here trying to find heaven. All sorts of things. So there is a connection from the world coming here and then… Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, y’know and that’s what kiwis are, Yeah.
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A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
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My life as an outsider PIPE...
privilege allowing me to see that alien worlds can coexist and can inspire each other even leading to also connections that might eventually actually end up developing new disciplines altogether thank you
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Cities That Are Saving...
it reminds me of just how easy it is for to lose our connection with the natural world yet it's on this connection that the future of both humanity and the natural world
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What does my headscarf...
there's a high chance that you're going to want to help that person out. But for the person in the room who has no shared experiences with you it becomes extremely difficult to find that connection. The idea of finding someone different to mentor, someone who doesn't come from the same background as you, whatever that background is,
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
From there, it travels to the hippocampus, which strengthens and enhances the neurons in that cortical area. Thanks to the phenomenon of neuroplasticity, new synaptic buds are formed, allowing new connections between neurons, and strengthening the neural network where the information will be returned as long-term memory.
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
you'd be choosing an option that sharply decreases your net pleasure. Perhaps, then, you believe that there are things in life with greater intrinsic value than pleasure. Truth, knowledge, authentic connection with other human beings. These are all things that might make the list. By never learning the truth,
Video examples
How a wound heals itself...
Finally, in the fourth stage of remodeling, the wound matures as the newly deposited collagen is rearranged and converted into specific types. Through this process, which can take over a year, the tensile strength of the new skin is improved, and blood vessels and other connections are strengthened.
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades, and doing better in the face of challenges.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
These mood stabilizing medications work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain, thereby strengthening the viable neural connections. Other frequently used medications include antipsychotics, which alter the effects of dopamine, and electroconvulsive therapy,
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
most of us have ancestors that have come here trying to find heaven. All sorts of things. So there is a connection from the world coming here and then… Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, y’know and that’s what kiwis are, Yeah.
Video examples
A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
Video examples
My life as an outsider PIPE...
privilege allowing me to see that alien worlds can coexist and can inspire each other even leading to also connections that might eventually actually end up developing new disciplines altogether thank you
Video examples
Cities That Are Saving...
it reminds me of just how easy it is for to lose our connection with the natural world yet it's on this connection that the future of both humanity and the natural world
Example 1 of 10
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Pierre Omidyar
French Businessman
What I'm really focused on is connecting people around shared interests, so together they can make good stuff happen. I'm more focused on helping people discover their power as individuals, but through those connections with one another.
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Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
I always like to think of music as if you were to turn the picture off, actually. Just by listening to the piece of music, there's a story there and a connection to the characters and the plots and all of that.
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Tom Hanks
American Actor
The truth is that everyone pays attention to who's number one at the box office. And none of it matters, because the only thing that really exists is the connection the audience has with a movie.
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Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
Sometimes the rewards of risk don't leave us wrecked. Sometimes we find our passion, our purpose, courage, connection, and comfort. Every good thing in our lives is a direct result of risk.
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Wynonna Judd
American Musician
If I can make a connection, one connection, to any one listener in the world, I consider that successful.
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Robin S. Sharma
Canadian Lawyer
The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.
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Will Packer
American Producer
There's nothing more important than having a personal connection with your audience.
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Claire Danes
American Actress
What I needed was a connection to life that was real and lasting.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
American Judge
In truth, I did enjoy the benefits of a Harvard connection.
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Taylor Schilling
American Actress
I don't have a connection to the fashion world at all.
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Pierre Omidyar
French Businessman
What I'm really focused on is connecting people around shared interests, so together they can make good stuff happen. I'm more focused on helping people discover their power as individuals, but through those connections with one another.
Quote examples
Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
I always like to think of music as if you were to turn the picture off, actually. Just by listening to the piece of music, there's a story there and a connection to the characters and the plots and all of that.
Quote examples
Tom Hanks
American Actor
The truth is that everyone pays attention to who's number one at the box office. And none of it matters, because the only thing that really exists is the connection the audience has with a movie.
Quote examples
Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
Sometimes the rewards of risk don't leave us wrecked. Sometimes we find our passion, our purpose, courage, connection, and comfort. Every good thing in our lives is a direct result of risk.
Quote examples
Wynonna Judd
American Musician
If I can make a connection, one connection, to any one listener in the world, I consider that successful.
Quote examples
Robin S. Sharma
Canadian Lawyer
The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.
Quote examples
Will Packer
American Producer
There's nothing more important than having a personal connection with your audience.
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Claire Danes
American Actress
What I needed was a connection to life that was real and lasting.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
American Judge
In truth, I did enjoy the benefits of a Harvard connection.
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Taylor Schilling
American Actress
I don't have a connection to the fashion world at all.
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