link

Definition

  • noun: a connecting structure
  • verb: to join or connect (two or more things, places, etc.) together
  • verb: to couple or connect by or as if by a link
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: tie, bond, sausages

Examples

  • Their research shows a 'link' between high cholesterol and an increased risk of heart attacks. [=shows that high cholesterol causes an increased risk of heart attacks]

  • Your raise 'is linked to' your job performance. [=your raise is related to your job performance; the size of your raise is related to how well you do your job]

  • The elderly couple 'linked arms' [=kept their bent arms hooked together at the elbow] as they walked down the street.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Well, Medical doesn't agree, Doc. Are you feeling nauseous? - Not any more than usual, Houston. Diagnostics are green. Link to communications card ready for data reception. If this works, when we touch down tomorrow, I'm buying all you guys a round of drinks. That's a date, Doctor. Just remember, Houston's partial to margaritas. Booting comms card now. Please confirm link. That's a negative, we're not seeing any data. Standby, Houston, I'm gonna reboot the comms card. Standing by. (..)
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