HyperDic: link

English > 13 senses of the word link:
VERBcognitionlink, associate, tie in, relate, colligate, link up, connectmake a logical or causal connection
contactlink, connect, tie, link upconnect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
stativelink, connect, link up, join, unitebe or become joined or united or linked
contactlink, yokelink with or as with a yoke
NOUNrelationlink, nexusthe means of connection between things linked in series
artifactlink, linkup, tie, tie-ina fastener that serves to join or connect
statelink, connection, connectednessthe state of being connected
shapelink, connection, connexiona connecting shape
quantitylinka unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain
communicationlink(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
communicationlink, liaison, contact, inter-group communicationa channel for communication between groups
artifactlink, radio linka two-way radio communication system (usually microwave)
artifactlink, data linkan interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
link > pronunciation
Soundslih'ngk
Rhymesblink ... zinc: 27 rhymes with ihngk...
English > link: 13 senses > noun 1, relation
MeaningThe means of connection between things linked in series.
Synonymnexus
BroaderlinkageAn associative relation
Spanishnexo
Catalannexe
Verbslinkconnect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
linklink with or as with a yoke
English > link: 13 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA fastener that serves to join or connect.
Example"the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction"
Synonymslinkup, tie, tie-in
Narrowerbridge, nosepieceThe link between two lenses
Broaderfastener, fastening, holdfast, fixingrestraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Spanishenlace, linkup, nexo, nudo, tie-in, vínculo
Catalanenllaç, linkup, nus, vincle
Verbslinkconnect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
English > link: 13 senses > noun 3, state
MeaningThe state of being connected.
Synonymsconnection, connectedness
Narrowercoherence, coherency, cohesion, cohesivenessThe state of cohering or sticking together
concatenationThe state of being linked together as in a chain
contactThe state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity
interconnection, interconnectednessA state of being connected reciprocally
Broaderunion, unificationThe state of being joined or united or linked
Oppositedisjunction, disjuncture, disconnection, disconnectednessstate of being disconnected
Spanishconexión, vínculo
Catalanconnexió, vincle
Verbslinkmake a logical or causal connection
linklink with or as with a yoke
linkbe or become joined or united or linked
English > link: 13 senses > noun 4, shape
MeaningA connecting shape.
Synonymsconnection, connexion
Narrowerarticulation, join, joint, juncture, junctionThe shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
nodeA connecting point at which several lines come together
Broadershape, formThe spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Spanishconexión, enlace
Catalanconnexió, enllaç
English > link: 13 senses > noun 5, quantity
MeaningA unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain.
Part ofchainA unit of length
Broaderlinear unit, linear measureA unit of measurement of length
English > link: 13 senses > noun 6, communication
Meaning(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list.
Categoryprogramming, programing, computer programming, computer programingcreating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
NarrowerhyperlinkA link from a hypertext file to another location or file
Broaderinstruction, command, statement, program line(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
Spanishenlace
Catalanenllaç, vincle
English > link: 13 senses > noun 7, communication
MeaningA channel for communication between groups.
Synonymsliaison, contact, inter-group communication
Broaderchannel, communication channel, line(often plural) a means of communication or access
Spanishconexión, contacto, coordinación, enlace
Catalanconnexió, contacte, coordinació, enllaç
English > link: 13 senses > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network.
Synonymradio link
Narrowerwalkie-talkie, walky-talkysmall portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)
Broadercommunication systemA system for communicating
Spanishradioenlace
English > link: 13 senses > noun 9, artifact
MeaningAn interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data.
Synonymdata link
Broadercircuit, electrical circuit, electric circuitAn electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
English > link: 13 senses > verb 1, cognition
Meaningmake a logical or causal connection.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody with something; Somebody ----s something with something
Synonymsassociate, tie in, relate, colligate, link up, connect
NarrowercorrelateBring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
free-associateassociate freely
identifyconceive of as united or associated
interrelateplace into a mutual relationship
rememberExercise, or have the power of, memory
think of, have in mind, meanIntend to refer to
Broaderthink, cogitate, cerebrateUse or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Oppositedecouple, dissociateregard as unconnected
Spanishasociar, comunicar, conectar, entroncar, ligar, relacionar, unir, vincular
Catalanassociar, comunicar, connectar, entroncar, relacionar, vincular
Nounslinkthe state of being connected
linkagean associative relation
English > link: 13 senses > verb 2, contact
MeaningConnect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Example "Link arms"
Synonymsconnect, tie, link up
NarrowerattachCause to be attached
bridge, bridge overConnect or reduce the distance between
daisy-chainConnect devices on a part of a chip or circuit board in a computer
groundConnect to a ground
hang together, interdependBe connected
hitchConnect to a vehicle
interconnect, interlinkCause to be interconnected or interwoven
join, conjoinmake contact or come together
joinCause to become joined / joined or linked
put throughConnect by telephone
teeConnect with a tee
tieUnite musical notes by a tie
Oppositedisconnectmake disconnected, disjoin or unfasten
Spanishacoplar, asociar, atar, comunicar, conectar, empatar, entroncar, juntar, ligar, unir, vincular
Catalanacoblar, ajuntar, associar, comunicar, connectar, empatar, entroncar, lligar, reunir, unir
Nounslinka fastener that serves to join or connect
linkthe means of connection between things linked in series
linkagethe act of linking things together
English > link: 13 senses > verb 3, stative
MeaningBe or become joined or united or linked.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Example "The travelers linked up again at the airport"
Synonymsconnect, link up, join, unite
NarrowerarticulateUnite by forming a joint or joints
complect, interconnect, interlinkBe interwoven or interconnected
syndicatejoin together into a syndicate
Spanishcomunicar, conectar, entroncar, unir
Catalancomunicar, connectar, entroncar, unir
Nounslinkthe state of being connected
linkagea mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion
English > link: 13 senses > verb 4, contact
Meaninglink with or as with a yoke.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymyoke
Categoryanimal husbandryBreeding and caring for farm animals
BroaderattachCause to be attached
Spanishenyugar, enyuntar, ligar, unirse
Catalanencollar, enjovar, junyir, unir-se
Nounslinkthe means of connection between things linked in series
linkthe state of being connected

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