Example: She asked questions in relation to the new project.
Definition
"In relation to" is a phrase used to indicate a connection or reference between one thing and another, often specifying the subject or context being discussed. For example, it can show how one topic is connected to another, as in "She asked questions in relation to the new project."
Translations
en relación con
in relatie tot
en relació amb
en relation avec
in Bezug auf
Etymology
The phrase "in relation to" comes from the word "relation," which traces back to the Latin 'relatio,' meaning 'a bringing back' or 'reference.' It evolved in English to express how things are connected or referred to one another, making it a useful phrase for indicating context or association.
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"In relation to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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