ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in relation to sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this to show how one thing is connected to or compared with another.


Examples
SIMPLE

What is your opinion in relation to this new plan?

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked for a report in relation to the recent drop in sales figures.

COMPLEX

The committee examined the historical evidence in relation to the current legal dispute to determine if the previous ruling remained valid.

Last updated April 22, 2026