With respect to
Example: We talked with respect to the new project plans.
Definition
"With respect to" is a phrase used to indicate the topic or subject being referred to or considered, often meaning 'regarding' or 'concerning.' For example, in the phrase 'We talked with respect to the new project plans,' it specifies the subject of the discussion.
Etymology
The phrase "with respect to" originates from the combination of the preposition 'with' and the noun 'respect,' which comes from the Latin 'respectus,' meaning 'regard' or 'consideration.' It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to indicate a relationship or reference to a particular subject.
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"With respect to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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