ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in connection with sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

used to say that something is related to or about a specific person or thing.


Examples
SIMPLE

The police want to talk to you in connection with the accident.

CONTEXTUAL

The company issued a formal statement in connection with the recent changes to their privacy policy.

COMPLEX

Several prominent figures were detained for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities within the organization.

Last updated April 22, 2026