connection
gb/kənˈɛkʃən/ us/kənˈɛkʃən/
A2
English
~ 1400
kapcsolat, összefüggés, csatlakozás, összeköttetés, ismerős, kötés, érintkezés
NOUN
B1
1
kapcsolat
A2
összefüggés
B2
Usage pattern:
a connection between [something] and [something]
There is a strong connection between diet and health.
Szoros összefüggés van az étrend és az egészség között.
She felt an instant connection with her new colleagues.
Azonnal megtalálta a közös hangot az új kollégáival.
The police found a connection between the suspect and the crime.
This research explores the connection between climate change and migration.
Their friendship is built on a deep emotional connection.
Learner examples
There is a connection between smoking and cancer.
Összefüggés van a dohányzás és a rák között.
I have a good connection with my teacher.
Jó a kapcsolatom a tanárommal.
He sees a connection between the two ideas.
We have a close connection with our neighbors.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connection' with 'contact' when referring to people they know; 'contact' usually means someone you can reach, while 'connection' refers to the relationship or link itself.
Meaning
Relationship or link between things
Collocations
close connection
|strong connection
|direct connection
|emotional connection
|connection between
|connection with
Synonyms
relationship (Often broader and more emotional; not always implying a physical or logical link.)
|
link (More technical or structural, especially for physical or digital contexts.)
Antonyms
separation (Refers to the state of being apart or disconnected.)
Themes
relationships
|communication
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way in which two or more people, things, or ideas are related.
A relationship or association between people, things, or ideas.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
a connection to [a place/system]
The internet connection is very slow today.
Ma nagyon lassú az internetkapcsolat.
We missed our connection in Paris and had to wait for the next flight.
Lekéstük a párizsi csatlakozást, és meg kellett várnunk a következő járatot.
The phone connection was poor during the storm.
There is no direct train connection between these cities.
Learner examples
My internet connection is bad.
Rossz az internetkapcsolatom.
We have a good phone connection now.
Most már jó a telefonkapcsolat.
I missed my flight connection.
This city has a train connection to the capital.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'connection' with 'signal'; 'signal' refers to the strength of transmission, while 'connection' refers to the existence of a link.
Meaning
Link for communication or transport
Collocations
internet connection
|flight connection
|train connection
|phone connection
Synonyms
link (Can refer to a physical, electronic, or abstract tie enabling communication or travel.)
|
access (Focuses on the ability to reach or use something rather than the link itself.)
Antonyms
disconnection (Refers to the loss of a link for communication or travel.)
Themes
technology
|travel
|communication
|transportation
Definition
A way to communicate or travel from one place to another.
A means of communication or travel between two places or systems.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a connection in [an organization/industry/place]
She used her political connections to get the job.
Politikai kapcsolatait használta fel, hogy megszerezze az állást.
I have a few connections in the music industry.
Van néhány kapcsolatom a zeneiparban.
Connections can be important when starting a business.
Learner examples
He has good connections in the city government.
Jó kapcsolatai vannak a városi önkormányzatnál.
I have a connection who can help you find work.
Van egy kapcsolatom, aki segíthet neked munkát találni.
She used her connections to get tickets.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'connection' with 'relationship'; here it specifically means someone who can provide help or advantage.
Meaning
Helpful contact person
Collocations
business connections
|political connections
|use connections
Synonyms
contact (More general; not necessarily someone influential.)
|
ally (Suggests active support rather than just acquaintance.)
Antonyms
stranger (A person you do not know and have no relationship with.)
Themes
business
|networking
|work
|relationships
Definition
Someone you know who can help you get information, jobs, or other benefits.
A person known who can help provide information, opportunities, or advantages.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
4
Check all the electrical connections before turning on the power.
Ellenőrizd az összes elektromos csatlakozást, mielőtt bekapcsolod az áramellátást.
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe connection.
A vízvezeték-szerelő megjavította a szivárgó csőcsatlakozást.
Loose connections can cause the machine to stop working.
Learner examples
The wire has a bad connection.
A vezetéknél rossz az érintkezés.
The pipe connection is broken.
Eltört a csőcsatlakozás.
Check the cable connections before use.
Meaning
Point where parts are joined
Collocations
electrical connection
|pipe connection
Synonyms
joint (Often refers to mechanical parts rather than electronic ones.)
|
junction (More formal or technical; often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonyms
break (The point where something is no longer joined.)
Themes
technology
|engineering
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The place where two things join together, like wires or pipes.
A place where two parts are joined together physically or electronically.
Grammar
Dictionary form
connection
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkʃən/
US/kənˈɛkʃən/
Syllables & stress
con - nec - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nec)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: connection
- Plural: connection, connections
Word family
Expressions
establish a connection
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ə kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Create link or relationship
To start a link or relationship between people, things, or systems.
Examples
- The project aims to establish a connection between schools and local businesses.
- We established a secure connection to the server.
in connection with
1/ˈɪn kənˈɛkʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Relating to something mentioned
About something; related to something else mentioned.
Examples
- He was arrested in connection with the robbery.
- They are studying problems in connection with urban growth.
lose connection
1/lˈuz kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Interrupt communication link or relationship
To have communication stop suddenly, or for a relationship to weaken.
Examples
- We lost connection during the video call.
- Over time, I lost connection with my old friends.
make a connection
1/mˈeɪk ə kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Realize relationship between things
To understand that two things are related.
Examples
- I finally made the connection between his absence and the missing files.
- She made a connection between her diet and her health issues.