Example: I have questions in relation to the new project rules.
Definition
"In relation to" is a phrase used to indicate a connection or association between one thing and another, often specifying the context or subject matter being referred to. For example, it shows how questions are connected to a particular topic or issue.
Translations
en relación con
in relatie tot
en relació amb
en relation avec
in Bezug auf
Etymology
The phrase "in relation to" originates from the noun "relation," which comes from the Latin 'relatio,' meaning 'a bringing back' or 'reference.' It evolved in English to express connections or references between subjects, and the prepositional phrase became common in formal and legal language to clarify associations.
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"In relation to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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