1
: a connecting structure: such as
a(1)
: a single ring or division of a chain
(2)
: one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length
b
c
d
: an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion
especially
: a short connecting rod with a hole or pin at each end
e
: the fusible member of an electrical fuse
2
: something analogous to a link of chain: such as
a
: a segment of sausage in a chain
b
: a connecting element or factor
found a link between smoking and cancer
c
: a unit in a communication system
d
: an identifier attached to an element in a system (such as an index term in a database) in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements
especially
: one (such as a hyperlink) in a computer file
linked; linking; links
: to couple or connect by or as if by a link
: to become connected by or as if by a link
—often used with up
the band linked up with a new record label
linker
noun
: a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets
Synonyms
Examples of link in a Sentence
Noun (1)
I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links
those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents
Verb (1)
she linked the flowers together to form a long chain
since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes
Recent Examples on the Web
Leigh Paterson, NPR, 18 May 2024
The links are fun on their own or can be used to attach other toys to your car seat, stroller, diaper bag, or anything else.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
Enable Save Group to put a link to the group on the bookmarks bar.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 16 May 2024
Search, which has historically been a way for Google to direct people toward helpful websites, is morphing into a tool that will provide answers directly rather than just links.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
This is good news, especially for those with a family history of Alzheimer’s because there is a hereditary link that increases risk.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024
Here’s How the Battle May Play Out TikTok’s links to China have faced scrutiny under previous administrations.
—TIME, 15 May 2024
Find the exclusive website address printed there with page info for access to the new bonus chapter, as well as other helpful links related to the book.
—Jamie Gold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
The demonstrations come amid growing anti-war protests and as students nationwide form encampments on college campuses to call for their universities to divest from companies with links to Israel.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024
David Marchese, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Their group of Christmas Eve renegades expands with a stop at a bagel shop that’s a teen hangout — linking Miller’s Point to the sandwich-joint setting of Ham on Rye.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Murder suspect mistakenly released from jail after 'cybersecurity incident'
The deaths of two other women – Kristin Smith and Ashley Real, both 22 – initially believed to have been linked, remain under investigation, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 May 2024
The claim: National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act linked to increase in autism rates
A May 11 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows a graph that depicts a decades-long rise in the rate of autism.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Police linked Cleary’s Facebook account with a matching cell phone number.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Pattinson and actor-musician Suki Waterhouse got engaged in 2023 after having been linked since 2018.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 15 May 2024
Advertisement Some critics linked Southers’ academic research on homegrown extremism to the aggressive clearing of the campus encampments.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Some studies have also linked the infection to mental-health issues, although Harris says that science is less settled.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 8 May 2024
Noun
Research has shown there's a link between irregular attendance and not graduating – and attendance can be a better predictor of a student's drop-out risk than test scores.
—Leigh Paterson, NPR, 18 May 2024
The links are fun on their own or can be used to attach other toys to your car seat, stroller, diaper bag, or anything else.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
Enable Save Group to put a link to the group on the bookmarks bar.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 16 May 2024
Search, which has historically been a way for Google to direct people toward helpful websites, is morphing into a tool that will provide answers directly rather than just links.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
This is good news, especially for those with a family history of Alzheimer’s because there is a hereditary link that increases risk.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024
Here’s How the Battle May Play Out TikTok’s links to China have faced scrutiny under previous administrations.
—TIME, 15 May 2024
Find the exclusive website address printed there with page info for access to the new bonus chapter, as well as other helpful links related to the book.
—Jamie Gold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
The demonstrations come amid growing anti-war protests and as students nationwide form encampments on college campuses to call for their universities to divest from companies with links to Israel.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024
Verb
New data projects are linking social issues with global warming.
—David Marchese, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Their group of Christmas Eve renegades expands with a stop at a bagel shop that’s a teen hangout — linking Miller’s Point to the sandwich-joint setting of Ham on Rye.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Murder suspect mistakenly released from jail after 'cybersecurity incident'
The deaths of two other women – Kristin Smith and Ashley Real, both 22 – initially believed to have been linked, remain under investigation, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 May 2024
The claim: National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act linked to increase in autism rates
A May 11 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows a graph that depicts a decades-long rise in the rate of autism.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Police linked Cleary’s Facebook account with a matching cell phone number.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Pattinson and actor-musician Suki Waterhouse got engaged in 2023 after having been linked since 2018.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 15 May 2024
Advertisement Some critics linked Southers’ academic research on homegrown extremism to the aggressive clearing of the campus encampments.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Some studies have also linked the infection to mental-health issues, although Harris says that science is less settled.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 8 May 2024
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link
2 of 2 noun1
: a connecting structure: as
a
: a single ring of a chain
b
d
: an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion
2
: something resembling a link of chain: as
a
: a piece of sausage in a series of connected pieces
b
: a connecting element or factor
found a link between smoking and cancer
c
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