external relation
ɛkˈstɜːrnəl rɪˈleɪʃən
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Definition of external relation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

connectionlink between different groups or countries
  • The external relation between the two countries is strong.
  • Their external relation with neighboring countries improved.
  • The external relation between the organizations was beneficial.
external link
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Expressions with external

for external useadv.
only on the outside of the body, not inside
Apply the cream for external use only.
external viewn.
visual image or sight of the outside part of something
The brochure showed an external view of the hotel on the front page.
for external use onlyadv.
used only on the outside of the body
Apply the cream for external use only.
external auditn.
independent review of an organization’s records or activities by outside specialists
The company ordered an external audit to reassure its international investors.
external keyn.
physical key used to open or control something from the outside
Only managers have the external key for the warehouse gate.
external driven.
storage device outside the computer case
I store my photos on an external drive.

Expressions with relation

poor relationn.
person seen as less important in a group
In the family, he felt like a poor relation.
bear no relationv.
have no connection or similarity to something
His statement bears no relation to the facts.
bear little relation tov.
have almost no connection or similarity with something
His story bears little relation to the truth.
blood relationn.
person related by birth not marriage
She discovered she had a blood relation in the city.
no relationn.
lack of family or other connection between people or things
John Smith and Mary Smith are no relation.
professional relationn.
interaction based on job roles and responsibilities
A professional relation between a manager and an employee is crucial for productivity.
business relationn.
connection between business entities for mutual benefit
The two companies have a strong business relation.
in relation toprep.
concerning or referring to something specific
The book discusses various theories in relation to climate change.
personal relationn.
relationship involving private or intimate aspects
They shared a deep personal relation that was hard to describe.
sexual relationn.
sexual activity involving intercourse between individuals
The court case involved details of their sexual relation.

Terms related to external relation

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externalizationexternalizeexternallyrelaterelationalallianceconnectioncooperationdiplomacyinteractioninternationalnegotiation

Terms with external relation included in their meaning

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externallyadv.
external
in relation to external factors

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  1. French:relation extérieure, ...
  2. German:externe Beziehung, ...
  3. Italian:relazione esterna, ...
  4. Spanish:relación externa, ...
  5. Portuguese:relação externa, ...
  6. Chinese:对外关系, ...
  7. Japanese:外交関係, ...
  8. Arabic:عَلَاقَة خَارِجِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִשְׁרֵי חוּץ, ...
  10. Russian:внешние отношения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зовнішні відносини, ...
  12. Hindi:बाह्य संबंध, ...
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