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

  • (..) And the concept is that every driver is matched to his own avatar, so that their nervous systems are in tune, or something. Which is why they offered me the gig, because I can link with Tommy's avatar, which is insanely expensive. Is this right? I just say whatever to the video log? (..)
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  • (..) Sorry, I'm Norm. Spellman. I went through avatar training with him. ...into the bio-lab. We're gonna spend a lot of time up here. Hey! How you doing? Norm, avatar driver. Link... Here's the link room right here. This is where we're connecting to the avatar. Me and Norm are here to drive (..)
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