in relation to

idiom

formal

1

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

2

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

3

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The court order also explicitly authorizes the administrator to act in relation to Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, co-written with journalist Amy Wallace. —Simon Crerar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

Thomas is charged with human trafficking, while Robertson is charged with human trafficking, transporting a person from out of state into the state for human trafficking, branding in relation to human trafficking, deriving support from proceeds of prostitution, and battery. —Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025

Nathan was charged with murder on the high seas in relation to Linda's death, as well as three counts of mail fraud and four counts of wire fraud, per the United States Attorney's Office. —Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

Within 24 hours, law enforcement was dispatched three times in relation to Spors. —Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for in relation to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou