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relating to sth/sb

prep. phr..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

prep. phr.. about or connected to a specific person or thing.

prep. phr.. concerning or having a connection with a specific subject, entity, or person; functions as an adjectival or adverbial modifier.


SIMPLE

I have some questions relating to your recent application.

CONTEXTUAL

The police are looking for any information relating to the incident that happened last night.

COMPLEX

The documents relating to the merger were kept in a secure vault to prevent any unauthorized access or leaks.

Usage

often used in formal or professional contexts instead of 'about'.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'related to' (an adjective phrase); 'relating to' is often used as a participle phrase to modify a noun like 'information', 'data', or 'questions'.

Pitfall

The news relating with the strike was false.The news relating to the strike was false.the preposition 'to' is always used after 'relating' in this context, never 'with'.

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