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to link

to link

442 1.1
To join two things together physically
  • verb
  • /lɪŋk/
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  • All resources on the campus are electronically linked through the campus library's website.
  • link activities
  • link training activities
  • link patient records

Then we have the magic level, which links to the plant Kingdom.

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Examples

  • Scientists often link their findings to real-world applications to demonstrate their relevance.

  • To create a cohesive presentation, she decided to link various points together smoothly.

  • But, and we are trying to link an advice service to that.

  • Is the ability to link to other devices or share information important? Media Access.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I need the accounts linked to this card.

  • We were hoping to link the fund-raiser... to the fall showcase.

  • A system-generated identifier could be used to link patient data across different institutions.

    Academic text (2011)
  • It will link perpetrators to their crimes and give you their exact locations whenever available.

  • The teacher will link the topics from each lesson to help students understand the connections.

Synonyms

to unite
vsto link
2.1

To join people or things into one group for a shared purpose

is more neutral, focusing on bringing things together rather than forming one entity
to join
vsto link
1.0

Connect two things so they become attached

is focused on simple bringing together rather than forming a structured whole
to tie
vsto link
923 1.0

To fasten things together by making a knot with string or rope

is broader bringing items together not limited to fastening with knots
to attach
vsto link
459 2.5

To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together

is about bringing elements together without implying permanent fastening
to connect
vsto link
278 1.1

Join two things so they form one piece

is about bringing items together without stressing a single unified function
to chain
vsto link
130 2.3

To fasten things together using metal links

is general bringing together not limited to metal restraint or control
to pair
vsto link
115 2.2

To join two people or things so they work together

is wider, applying to any number rather than only two items
to couple
vsto link
114 3.1

To join things, ideas, or people together

is more general about bringing things together than this specific close association
to intertwine
vsto link
46 5.4

Twist things together so they become joined or tangled

is normal bringing together without the physical twisting or tangling this implies
to conjoin
vsto link
26 5.9

To come together or bring things together

is a general bringing together, not the formal or close combination this implies
to link up
vsto link
  • Informal
9 3.0

To join people, places, or things so they become connected

is the general act of bringing items together rather than meeting up
to interconnect
vsto link
5 4.7

Join things so they can work together

is about bringing things together, not about creating a working network
to interlink
vsto link
4 4.5

Connect things so they depend on each other

is general bringing together rather than forming close mutual dependence
to concatenate
vsto link
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Join things together in a row, often pieces of text like words or lines

is general bringing together for any purpose rather than making a series
to lash together
vsto link
1 4.4

To tie things together with rope to hold them in place

is general bringing together rather than the forceful roping method this shows
to link-up
vsto link
  • Specialized
1 3.7

To connect devices or systems so they can work together

is a noun referring to a specific arrangement rather than the action
to couple on
vsto link
  • Specialized
1 6.5

To join one thing to another as an extra, often by a mechanical or formal connection

is general bringing together not limited to mechanical or formal methods
to enlace
vsto link
  • Archaic
1 9.2

To join things by twisting or linking them together

is a general bringing together that does not require winding or entwining
to cross-link
vsto link
  • Jargon
1 7.0

To join two nearby chains of atoms in a molecule by forming bonds between them

is everyday bringing together, not the specific chemical bonding process
to couple up
vsto link
4.7

To join two machines or vehicles so they are connected

is broader about bringing items together beyond only making two work as one
to catenate
vsto link
9.9

To link things together in a chain

is broader, covering general bringing together not limited to ordered series

Antonyms

829 2.1

Not joined to another thing and kept apart

Phrasal Verbs

to link up
  • Informal
9 3.0

To join people, places, or things so they become connected

to link in
  • Texting
7 4.2

To include or connect something to a document, often by adding a web address

to link up
  • Informal
1 3.5

To connect facts or ideas to show a relationship

to link-up
  • Specialized
1 3.7

To connect devices or systems so they can work together

to link-up
  • Informal
3.7

To meet another person or group briefly and informally

Compounds

weakest link
  • Informal
28 4.3

The person or part of a team most likely to fail

1 5.8

An important part not present that makes a plan or argument complete

radio link
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A two-way wireless connection that sends voice or data between places

missing link
  • Archaic
1 7.8

An extinct creature thought to form a bridge between apes and early humans

data link
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A connection that sends and receives digital information between two places

1 3.5

A meeting that connects people or groups to work together

cross-link
  • Texting
4.0

A link between two web pages or documents that helps users move between them

Link trainer
  • Archaic
7.7

A machine that copies how a plane moves to train pilots

link-attached station
  • Specialized
7.4

A computer terminal connected to a system over a network, not directly

7.5

A device that connects to a main computer over a network so users can access it remotely

link whore
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who posts the same link repeatedly to get more clicks

link whoring
  • Offensive
9.9

Posting your own links online in many places to get attention or money

relay link
  • Specialized
5.5

A thing that makes a signal stronger so it can travel far

How Connected

to unite
2.1
to connect
278 1.1
to link
442 1.1
to associate
364 3.4
to relate
317 2.2

Surface Forms

link infinitive
linked past
linked past participle
linking present participle
links third person singular

Etymology

Link as a verb comes from the noun for a chain ring and means to 'join' things together. So when you link two items you are simply joining them like the rings of a chain.