relations

/rɪˈleɪʃənz/ noun [plural]

Definition

› the relationships that exist between two people, organizations, or countries, and whether these are good or bad: The meeting provided both sides with an opportunity to exchange views on the current state of U.S.-China relations. The government needs to build up better relations with private-sector providers.relations between sb (and sb) Local partnerships have worked well together, establishing good relations between employers and learning centres. It is in a company's interests to create good relations with its investors.improve/jeopardize/repair relations Countries that renege on their commitment will inevitably jeopardize relations with the World Bank. diplomatic/economic/external relations → See also customer relations, employee relations, employment relations, human relations, industrial relations, investor relations, labour relations

(Definition of relations noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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