- relationship
- relationship re‧la‧tion‧ship [rɪˈleɪʆnʆɪp] noun [countable]the way in which people, companies, countries etc that are working together behave towards each other:relationship with/between/among
• A key to success will be our relationship with our suppliers and our customers.
• Good personal relationships among office members are important.
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relationship UK US /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ noun [C]► the way in which two or more companies, countries, or people behave towards each other: »Creating lasting relationships is vital for success in business.
»We have an excellent working relationship with the university.
»We have established long-lasting business relationships with a wide range of clients.
relationship between sb (and sb) »The relationship between labor and management was strained beyond breaking point.
build/develop/establish a relationship »Many telecom companies are building relationships in developing countries.
»a good/close relationship
»a business/personal relationship
► a connection between two or more facts, events, etc.: relationship between sth (and sth) »This research shows that the relationship between globalization and e-commerce is complex and varied.
»There is a direct relationship between the two announcements.
→ See also CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP(Cf. ↑customer relationship), EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP(Cf. ↑employment relationship)
Financial and business terms. 2012.