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connections

[kəˈnɛkʃənz]
nounpl: connections (already plural; singular: connection)
conexões
1. relationships or links between people, things, or ideas
She has many business connections in the city.
Ela tem muitas conexões comerciais na cidade.
2. the act or process of connecting
The internet connection is slow today.
A conexão de internet está lenta hoje.
3. a person with whom one is connected by family or professional relationship
Through my connections, I found a new job.
Através de minhas conexões, encontrei um novo emprego.
4. a link or transfer between flights, trains, or other transportation
I have a tight connection between my flights.
Tenho uma conexão apertada entre meus voos.
NYC Slang
connects or plugs (as in 'he's got connections/plugs with the mayor')
Synonyms
linksrelationshipstiesassociationscontacts
Antonyms
disconnectionsseparationsbreaks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexões
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conexões
formal business context, also 'contatos'
Rio de Janeiro
conexões
standard usage; sometimes 'relacionamentos'
Portugal
ligações
also 'conexões' (more technical); 'contactos' for personal connections

Related Idioms & Phrases

in connection with - em conexão com / em relação a
pull connections - usar conexões / puxar influências
make connections - estabelecer conexões
have connections - ter conexões / ter contatos
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