# relating to sth/sb

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/relating-to-sth-sb
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

about or connected to a specific person or thing.

## Examples

- This book is relating to the history of the city.
- The lawyer asked several questions relating to the contract signed by the two companies last year.
- The committee reviewed all documents relating to the proposed environmental policy, ensuring every detail aligned with the new international standards.

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