in relation to somebody
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Also seen as: in relation to something
Meaning · English
concerning or regarding someone
Literally: about someone's relation
Register: neutral
Examples
The policy change will have a significant impact in relation to employees with disabilities.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in relation to somebody” mean?
concerning or regarding someone Literally: about someone's relation
Is “in relation to somebody” formal or informal?
in relation to somebody is generally neutral.