relations

2 definitions • 11 examples

the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards each other:

relations between Relations between him and his new wife are rather strained.

enjoy relations with formal Britain enjoys friendly relations with Canada.

Relations between the two brothers were stormy at the best of times.

There has been a breakthrough in relations between the two countries.

The two nations have put their differences behind them and are once again enjoying cordial relations.

the relationships that exist between two people, organizations, or countries, and whether these are good or bad:

The meeting provided both sides with an opportunity to exchange views on the current state of U.S.-China relations.

The government needs to build up better relations with private-sector providers.

relations between sb (and sb) Local partnerships have worked well together, establishing good relations between employers and learning centres.

It is in a company's interests to create good relations with its investors.

improve/jeopardize/repair relations Countries that renege on their commitment will inevitably jeopardize relations with the World Bank.

diplomatic/economic/external relations