connections
Translation
connections, contacts, links
Examples
He has good connections in the industry.
He has good contacts in the industry.
Police are exploring possible connections.
Police are exploring possible links.
Grammar Patterns
to have connections to know influential people He has connections in the government.
connections between ((sth.)) links between things The report shows connections between the events.
Similar Words
contacts, network, links, relationships
Etymology
Plural of 'connection', from Latin 'con-' (together) + 'nectere' (to bind).
Memory Tips
Often refers to a network of influential people. Think of having multiple 'connections' to get things done.