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Noun
/kəˈnekSHən/,
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connexions, plural; connections, plural;
  1. A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
    • - the connections between social attitudes and productivity
    • - sufferers deny that their problems have any connection with drugs
  2. The action of linking one thing with another
    • - connection to the Internet
  3. The placing of parts of an electric circuit in contact so that a current may flow

  4. A link between pipes or electrical components
    • - it is important to ensure that all connections between the wires are properly made
  5. A link between two telephones
    • - she replaced the receiver before the connection was made
  6. An arrangement or opportunity for catching a connecting train, bus, aircraft, etc
    • - ferry connections are sporadic in the off season
  7. Such a train, bus, etc
    • - we had to wait for our connection to Frankfurt
  8. People with whom one has social or professional contact or to whom one is related, esp. those with influence and able to offer one help
    • - he had connections with the music industry
  9. A supplier of narcotics
    • - she introduced Jean to a number of her male drug connections
  10. A narcotics sale or purchase

  11. An association of Methodist churches

  1. (connexion) connection: a connecting shape
  2. (connexion) association: the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; "conditioning is a form of learning by association"
  3. (connexion) joining: the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication); "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"
  4. Connexions is a global repository of educational content that can be adapted and updated by new authors. Originating at Rice University, the whole collection is available free of charge, and students and learners can explore all the content.The San-Francisco Chronicle: 22 January 2008
  5. Connexions is a UK governmental information, advice, guidance and support service for young people aged thirteen to nineteen (up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities), created in 2000 following the Learning and Skills Act.
  6. Connexions (full name Connexions Information Sharing Services) is the central online library and archive for Canada’s movements for social change. The non-profit project also maintains a comprehensive directory of Canadian associations and NGOs.
  7. (Connexion (religion)) In the history of Christianity in England, a connexion was a circuit of prayer groups who would employ travelling ministers alongside the regular ministers attached to each congregation.
  8. (The Connexion) The Connexion is a monthly newspaper for the English-speaking expatriate community in France. It is edited in Nice, in Alpes-Maritimes. It was founded in September 2002 and claims 7,000 subscribers and a print run of 45,000 a month .
  9. OCLC Connexion: Intergrated Online Cataloging, software available free to OCLC member libraries
  10. A service which aims to keep 13-19 year olds in learning.
  11. A service for all 13 – 19 year olds, providing information and support on education, training, employment and a wide range of other services.
  12. includes what was Careers Guidance but now extended to provide support for young people with SEN
  13. This is a support service for all 13 - 19 year olds. It will aid in Transition Reviews and creating continuity during this difficult period. Every young person will have access to a 'Personal Adviser' to assist them.
  14. A Department of Education and Skills (DfES) initiative for young people aged 13 - 19 that offers access to information and advice on a wide range of topics including learning and careers. Builds on old careers service and work with early youth services.
  15. Connexions is the government's support service for all young people aged 13 to 19. It aims to provide advice, guidance and access to personal development opportunities for this age group and to help them make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life.
  16. This programme, which operates in England, provides support for young people aged between 13 and 19, its main focus is to get young people back into learning but also provides advice and support across a wide range of areas including housing advice, family mediation, and drug and alcohol services.
  17. advisers offering a range of guidance and support to 13 to 19 year olds – particularly focusing on those experiencing social exclusion.