What is the meaning of connection?

noun

• A relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it. )
  • usage: "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare"
  • synonyms: connexion, connectedness
• The state of being connected.
  • usage: "the connection between church and state is inescapable"
  • synonyms: link, connectedness
• An instrumentality that connects.
  • usage: "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"
  • synonyms: connexion, connector, connecter, connective
• Usually plural. ( a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship))
  • usage: "he has powerful connections"
• The process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination.
  • usage: "conditioning is a form of learning by association"
  • synonyms: association, connexion
• A connecting shape.
  • synonyms: connexion, link
• A supplier (especially of narcotics. )
• Shifting from one form of transportation to another.
  • usage: "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"
  • synonyms: connexion
• The act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication. )
  • usage: "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"
  • synonyms: joining, connexion