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L0187100 (lĭngk)n.1. One of the rings or loops forming a chain.2. a. A unit in a connected series of units: links of sausage; one link in a molecular chain.b. A unit in a transportation or communications system.c. A connecting element; a tie or bond: grandparents, our link with the past.3. a. An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.b. A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.4. A cufflink.5. A unit of length used in surveying, equal to 0.01 chain, 7.92 inches, or about 20.12 centimeters.6. A rod or lever transmitting motion in a machine.7. Computers A graphical item or segment of text in a webpage or other electronic document that, when clicked, causes another webpage or section of the same webpage to be displayed: That newspaper's homepage includes links to numerous government resources. Also called hotlink, hyperlink.v. linked, link·ing, links v.tr.1. a. To put together physically, as with links: linked the rings to form a chain.b. To connect, relate, or associate: linked the suspect to the crime. See Synonyms at join.2. Computers a. To make or have a link to (another webpage or electronic document): The blog links important news stories from across the web.b. To make a link in (a webpage or electronic document): The teacher linked the class website to an online map.v.intr.1. a. To be or become joined together physically: The molecules linked to form a polymer.b. To be or become connected, related, or associated: Their business has linked up with ours.2. Computers a. To make or have a link to a webpage or electronic document: The shocking news story was linked to by many blogs. The article linked to photos of the damage.b. To follow a link in a webpage or electronic document: With a click of the mouse, I linked to the museum's website.

[Middle English linke, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr, *hlenkr, from *hlenkr.]

link′er n.

link²

L0187100 (lĭngk)n. A torch formerly used for lighting one's way in the streets.

[Possibly from Medieval Latin linchinus, lichnus, candle, from Latin lychnus, from Greek lukhnos, lamp; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.]

link

(lɪŋk) n1. any of the separate rings, loops, or pieces that connect or make up a chain2. something that resembles such a ring, loop, or piece3. a road, rail, air, or sea connection, as between two main routes4. a connecting part or episode5. (Mechanical Engineering) a connecting piece in a mechanism, often having pivoted ends6. (Telecommunications) Also called: radio link a system of transmitters and receivers that connect two locations by means of radio and television signals7. (Units) a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a chain. 1 link of a Gunter's chain is equal to 7.92 inches, and of an engineer's chain to 1 foot8. (Telecommunications) computing short for hyperlink9. weak link an unreliable person or thing within an organization or systemvb10. (often foll by up) to connect or be connected with or as if with links11. (tr) to connect by association, etc[C14: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse hlekkr link] ˈlinkable adj

link

(lɪŋk) n(formerly) a torch used to light dark streets[C16: perhaps from Latin lychnus, from Greek lukhnos lamp]

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(lɪŋk)
n. 1. one of the rings or separate pieces of which a chain is composed. 2. anything serving to connect one part or thing with another; a bond or tie: The locket was a link with the past. 3. a unit in a communications system, as a radio relay station. 4. any of a number of connected sausages. 5. cuff link. 6. a ring, loop, or the like. 7. Computers. an object, as text or graphics, linked through hypertext to a document, another object, etc. 8. a. (in a surveyor's chain) a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches (20.12 centimeters). b. one of 100 rods or loops of equal length forming a surveyor's or engineer's chain. 9. bond ¹ (def. 14). 10. a rigid, movable piece or rod, connected with other parts by means of pivots or the like, for the purpose of transmitting motion. v.t., v.i. 11. to join by or as if by a link or links; unite (often fol. by up): The new bridge will link the island to the mainland. The company will soon link up with a hotel chain. [1375–1425; late Middle English link(e) < early Dan lænkia chain, c. Old Norse hlekkr link (pl., chain)] link′er, n.

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(lɪŋk)

n. a torch, esp. of tow and pitch. [1520–30]

link

1. In communications, a general term used to indicate the existence of communications facilities between two points.
2. A maritime route, other than a coastal or transit route, which links any two or more routes.

link

Past participle: linked
Gerund: linking

Imperative
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Present
I link
you link
he/she/it links
we link
you link
they link

Preterite
I linked
you linked
he/she/it linked
we linked
you linked
they linked

Present Continuous
I am linking
you are linking
he/she/it is linking
we are linking
you are linking
they are linking

Present Perfect
I have linked
you have linked
he/she/it has linked
we have linked
you have linked
they have linked

Past Continuous
I was linking
you were linking
he/she/it was linking
we were linking
you were linking
they were linking

Past Perfect
I had linked
you had linked
he/she/it had linked
we had linked
you had linked
they had linked

Future
I will link
you will link
he/she/it will link
we will link
you will link
they will link

Future Perfect
I will have linked
you will have linked
he/she/it will have linked
we will have linked
you will have linked
they will have linked

Future Continuous
I will be linking
you will be linking
he/she/it will be linking
we will be linking
you will be linking
they will be linking

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been linking
you have been linking
he/she/it has been linking
we have been linking
you have been linking
they have been linking

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been linking
you will have been linking
he/she/it will have been linking
we will have been linking
you will have been linking
they will have been linking

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been linking
you had been linking
he/she/it had been linking
we had been linking
you had been linking
they had been linking

Conditional
I would link
you would link
he/she/it would link
we would link
you would link
they would link

Past Conditional
I would have linked
you would have linked
he/she/it would have linked
we would have linked
you would have linked
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Link

A unit of length, being one link of a surveyor’s chain, or 7.92 inches (0.66 feet).

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	link - the means of connection between things linked in seriesnexuslinkage - an associative relation
	2.	link - a fastener that serves to join or connect; "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction"linkup, tie-in, tienosepiece, bridge - the link between two lenses; rests on the nosefastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
	3.	link - the state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable"connectedness, connectionunification, union - the state of being joined or united or linked; "there is strength in union"contact - the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid"concatenation - the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked seriesinterconnectedness, interconnection - a state of being connected reciprocally; "an interconnection between the two buildings"coherence, coherency, cohesion, cohesiveness - the state of cohering or sticking together
	4.	link - a connecting shapeconnexion, connectionshape, form - the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"node - a connecting point at which several lines come togetherjoin, articulation, joint, junction, juncture - the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
	5.	link - a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chainlinear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of lengthchain - a unit of length
	6.	link - (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or listcomputer programing, computer programming, programing, programming - creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do somethingprogram line, instruction, statement, command - (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer programhyperlink - a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen
	7.	link - a channel for communication between groups; "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas"inter-group communication, liaison, contactcommunication channel, channel, line - (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms"
	8.	link - a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication networkradio linkcommunication system - a system for communicatingwalkie-talkie, walky-talky - small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)
	9.	link - an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving datadata linkcircuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
Verb	1.	link - make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"associate, colligate, relate, tie in, connect, link upremember - exercise, or have the power of, memory; "After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember"; "some remember better than others"cerebrate, cogitate, think - use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere"interrelate - place into a mutual relationship; "I cannot interrelate these two events"correlate - bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation; "I cannot correlate these two pieces of information"identify - conceive of as united or associated; "Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamus"free-associate - associate freely; "Let's associate freely to bring up old memories"have in mind, think of, mean - intend to refer to; "I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France"; "Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!"
	2.	link - connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"connect, link up, tieconjoin, join - make contact or come together; "The two roads join here"ground - connect to a ground; "ground the electrical connections for safety reasons"bring together, join - cause to become joined or linked; "join these two parts so that they fit together"attach - cause to be attacheddaisy-chain - connect devices on a part of a chip or circuit board in a computertie - unite musical notes by a tieinterconnect, interlink - cause to be interconnected or interwoventee - connect with a tee; "tee two pipes"put through - connect by telephone; "the operator put a call through to Rio"hitch - connect to a vehicle: "hitch the trailer to the car"hang together, interdepend - be connected; "In my heart I can make the world hang together"bridge, bridge over - connect or reduce the distance between
	3.	link - be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport"link up, connect, unite, joinsyndicate - join together into a syndicate; "The banks syndicated"articulate - unite by forming a joint or joints; "the ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones"complect, interconnect, interlink - be interwoven or interconnected; "The bones are interconnected via the muscle"
	4.	link - link with or as with a yoke; "yoke the oxen together"yokeanimal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animalsattach - cause to be attached

link

noun1. connection, relationship, association, tie-up, affinity, affiliation, vinculum the link between smoking and lung cancer2. relationship, association, tie, bond, connection, attachment, liaison, affinity, affiliation They hope to cement close links with Moscow.3. joint, knot The metal links had to be sewn to the garment loop ring.4. component, part, piece, division, element, constituent Seafood is the first link in a chain of contaminations.verb1. associate, relate, identify, connect, bracket Liver cancer is linked to the hepatitis B virus.2. connect, join, unite, couple, tie, bind, attach, fasten, yoke the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France
connect separate, split, divide, detach, sever, disconnect, sunder

link

noun1. That which unites or binds:bond, knot, ligament, ligature, nexus, tie, vinculum, yoke.2. A logical or natural association between two or more things:connection, correlation, interconnection, interdependence, interrelationship, linkage, relation, relationship, tie-in.Informal: hookup.verb1. To unite or be united in a relationship:affiliate, ally, associate, bind, combine, conjoin, connect, join, relate.2. To bring or come together into a united whole:coalesce, combine, compound, concrete, conjoin, conjugate, connect, consolidate, couple, join, marry, meld, unify, unite, wed, yoke.3. To come or bring together in one's mind or imagination:associate, bracket, connect, correlate, couple, identify.

Translations

链环串联联系连接连结

link

(liŋk) noun1. a ring of a chain. There was a worn link in the chain and it broke; an important link in the chain of the evidence.链环2. anything connecting two things. His job was to act as a link between the government and the press.联系 verb to connect as by a link. The new train service links the suburbs with the heart of the city. 连接，串联 link up to join or be joined closely or by a link: An electrician called to link up our house to the mains electricity supply (noun ˈlink-up) 连接起来

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→ 连结zhCN, 链环zhCN

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link whore

rude slang A person who makes constant and conspicuous efforts to drive Internet traffic to their own webpage by posting links to it across other areas of the Internet. Potentially offensive. There are so many link whores filling this forum with garbage posts that it's become nearly unreadable.See also: link, whore

link whoring

rude slang The practice of making constant and conspicuous efforts to drive Internet traffic to one's own webpage by posting links to it across other areas of the Internet. Potentially offensive. The link whoring that goes on in this forum has made it nearly unreadable in recent times.See also: link, whore

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

missing link

1. A hypothetical extinct animal that is believed to be the evolutionary connection between man and ape. Scientists will never fully understand the evolution of man until they find the missing link.2. Something that is significantly, noticeably absent, often because its presence would be helpful or beneficial. Participation is the missing link in your grade, so I would suggest speaking up in class going forward. I think that chlorine is the missing link in this experiment.See also: link, missing

weak link

Someone or something considered inferior to the other parts of a group, series, or mechanism. The weak link in computer security is almost always the end user. Derek hardly ever comes to class, so I'm not surprised he was the weak link in our group project.See also: link, weak

a chain is no stronger than its weakest link

If one part of something is weak, it jeopardizes the integrity, quality, or effectiveness of the whole. I need to make sure that everyone on our debate team is well-prepared, since a chain is no stronger than its weakest link. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and our security will not be effective if any of the checkpoints are not functioning.See also: chain, link, no, strong, weak

link in the chain

One of the steps, stages, or points in a development, process, or series of events. This new tram line is but one link in the chain of our greater plan to update the city's public transportation system. It was the deregulation of the market that proved to be the most crucial link in the chain of the eventual economic meltdown.See also: chain, link

link up

1. To join with or connect to something. These two toys link up to create a super-sized robot. According to the map, the creek should link up with the main river about a mile from here.2. To connect two or more things together. In this usage, noun or pronoun can be used between "link" and "up." If you link up the monitors, you can have each spreadsheet open at full size on each screen. Just link your phones up over Bluetooth and share the data wirelessly.3. To meet with someone. I'm linking up with the teaching assistant this Tuesday to go over my test results. I'd love to pick your brain about new ideas for our next project. Let's link up sometime next week!4. To join someone or a group to form a team, association, partnership. They should definitely link up—I think their two companies would be really well suited to each other. By linking up with the foreign distribution company, we've been able to quadruple our sales in under a year. If we linked up, we could solve this crime in no time.5. To introduce two or more people; to join two or more people together into a team, association, or partnership. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "link" and "up." I'm going to link you up with my tax adviser—she should be able to help you with your problem. My job is to link companies up with a PR representative who fits their day-to-day needs. I've been trying to link you two up for years—I think you'd be perfect for each other!See also: link, up

contact with (one)

Communication with one. Has anyone had contact with Grandma since the storm hit?See also: contact

link to (someone or something)

1. To have a connection with someone or something. The sudden reversal in policy seems to link to pressure put on the administration by several large lobby groups. I only found out recently that our family tree links to George Washington!2. To connect multiple people or things physically to one another. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "link" and "to." We linked each child's leg to their neighbor's with a bandana for the three-legged race. Link each paper hoop to the next in order to create a chain.3. To find, discover, or establish a connection between multiple people or things. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "link" and "to." Often used in passive constructions. There's nothing linking me to their criminal activities! Long-term use of the medication has been linked to heart failure, respiratory issues, and muscular atrophy. I can link our computer to the company database over the internet.See also: link

link up with (someone or something)

1. To make contact with another person. I'm going to link up with my friends after we're finished eating dinner, if that's all right. You should definitely link up with Nancy while you're in Tokyo.2. To create or establish a connection to something else. I linked up with the company database to retrieve the documents that I need. The TV is just trying to link up with the Internet.3. To create or establish a connection between one person or thing and someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used before or after "up." I can link my phone up with yours so that it sends you any photos that I take automatically. They linked me up with a machine that monitored my brain activity.See also: link, up

link (someone or something) up to (someone or something)

To create or establish a connection between one person or thing and someone or something else. In this usage, the first noun or pronoun can also come after "up." I can link up our computer to the company database over the internet. They linked me up to a machine that monitored my brain activity.See also: link, up

link rot

The process by which Internet links on a website or search engine lead to a URL that is no longer available. A word of advice to any up-and-coming bloggers or Internet writers in general—don't litter your writing with links to external sources because link rot will inevitably set in.See also: link, rot

chain is no stronger than its weakest link

Prov. A successful group or team relies on each member doing well. George is completely out of shape. I don't want him on our ball team; a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.See also: chain, link, no, strong, weak

*contact with someone a link to someone

resulting in communication. (*Typically: be in ~; have ~; make~.) I have had no contact with Bill since he left town. Tom made contact with a known criminal last month.See also: contact, link

link someone or something to someone or something

and link someone or something and someone or something together; link someone or something together with someone or something ; link someone or something with someone or something 1. to discover a connection between people and things, in any combination. I would never have thought of linking Fred to Tom. I didn't even know they knew each other. I always sort of linked Tom with honesty. 2. to connect people and things, in any combination. We have to link each person to one other person, using this colored yarn to tie them together. We linked each decoration together with another one.See also: link

link someone or something up (to something)

to connect someone or something to something, usually with something that has a type of fastener or connector that constitutes a link. They promised that they would link me up to the network today. They will link up my computer to the network today.See also: link, up

link up to someone or something

and link (up) with someone or somethingto join up with someone or something. I have his new e-mail address so I can link up to Bruce. Now my computer can link up with a computer bulletin board.See also: link, up

weak link (in the chain)

Fig. the weak point or person in a system or organization. Joan's hasty generalizations about the economy were definitely the weak link in her argument.See also: link, weak

weak link

The least dependable member of a group, as in The shipping department, slow in getting out orders, is our weak link in customer service , or They're all very capable designers except for Ron, who is clearly the weak link. This expression alludes to the fragile portion of a chain, where it is most likely to break. [Mid-1800s] See also: link, weak

a weak link

a weak link in the chain

COMMON If you describe someone or something as a weak link or a weak link in the chain, you mean that they are an unreliable part of a system or member of a group, and because of them the whole system or group may fail. It was automatically assumed that Edward would be the weak link in the partnership. Success comes from teamwork, and all it takes is one weak link in the chain to deny you the rewards of any amount of hard work. Note: People also say that someone or something is the weakest link if they are the most unreliable part of a system. He was the weakest link in the team's defence. Note: People sometimes say that a system is only as strong as its weakest link. A rail system is only as strong as its weakest link, as any commuter trapped behind a broken-down train can testify.See also: link, weak

the weak link

the point at which a system, sequence, or organization is most vulnerable; the least dependable element or member.See also: link, weak

a link in the ˈchain

one of the stages in a process or a line of argument: Many people believe that coming from a broken home may be one of the first links in the chain that eventually leads to a life of crime.See also: chain, link

the weak ˈlink (in the ˈchain)

the point at which a system or an organization is most likely to fail: She went straight for the one weak link in the chain of his argument.See also: link, weak

link up

v.1. To collaborate or team up: The two minority parties linked up to oppose the ruling party. Two popular bands have linked up for a nationwide tour.2. To introduce someone into a relationship or collaboration with others: Can you link me up with a good financial adviser? I linked them up last year and now they are partners. The convention links up buyers and sellers.3. To join together: The two trains linked up to form one long train. This road links up with the highway in six miles.4. To connect something with some other thing: We linked the trailer up to the truck. I linked up four extension cords and plugged the vacuum cleaner in. They linked the computers up so that they could share files.5. To meet with someone, especially in order to do something: Let's link up next week and discuss the report. I linked up with my friends after the concert.See also: link, up

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noun connection

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noun that which unites or binds

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noun a logical or natural association between two or more things

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verb to unite or be united in a relationship

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verb to bring or come together into a united whole

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verb to come or bring together in one's mind or imagination

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