relationship

10 definitions • 16 examples

the way in which two things are connected:

Scientists have established the relationship between lung cancer and smoking.

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

He has a very good relationship with his uncle.

a close romantic friendship between two people, often a sexual one:

Have you had any serious relationships in the past year?

a relationship in which you have feelings of love and hate for someone or something

the family connection between people:

The judge asked the witness what the relationship was between her and the victim.

the way in which things are connected or work together:

Write an essay on the economic relationship between farming and transportation.

A relationship is the way two or more people are connected, or the way they behave toward each other:

"What is your relationship to the soloist?" "She's my daughter."

The two men have a good working relationship.

A relationship is also a close romantic friendship between two people.

the way in which two or more companies, countries, or people behave towards each other:

Creating lasting relationships is vital for success in business.

We have an excellent working relationship with the university.

We have established long-lasting business relationships with a wide range of clients.

relationship between sb (and sb) The relationship between labor and management was strained beyond breaking point.

build/develop/establish a relationship Many telecom companies are building relationships in developing countries.

a good/close relationship

a business/personal relationship

a connection between two or more facts, events, etc.:

relationship between sth (and sth) This research shows that the relationship between globalization and e-commerce is complex and varied.

There is a direct relationship between the two announcements.