connections

association with or development of something observed, imagined, discussed, etc.: to make a connection between the smell of smoke and the presence of fire; I have a few thoughts in connection with your last remarks.

contextual relation; context, as of a word.

the meeting of trains, planes, etc., for transfer of passengers: There are good connections between buses in Chicago.

Often, connections. a transfer by a passenger from one conveyance to another: to miss connections.

a specific vehicle, airplane, ship, etc., boarded in making connections: My connection for Hartford is the 10:58.

a relative, especially by marriage or distant blood relationship.

Slang. a person who sells drugs directly to addicts.

a source of supply for goods, material, etc., that is scarce, difficult, or illegal to obtain: a connection to obtain guns and ammunition for the rebels.

a group of persons connected as by political or religious ties.

Usually, connections. associates, relations, acquaintances, or friends, especially representing or having some influence or power: European connections; good connections in Congress.

a religious denomination: the Methodist connection.

a channel of communication: a bad telephone connection.

sexual intercourse.