link (n.)

  1. the means of connection between things linked in series

    [ Syn: nexus ]

  2. a fastener that serves to join or connect; the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction

    [ Syn: linkup , tie , tie-in ]

  3. the state of being connected; the connection between church and state is inescapable

    [ Syn: connection , connectedness ]

  4. a connecting shape

    [ Syn: connection , connexion ]

  5. a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain

  6. (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list

  7. a channel for communication between groups; he provided a liaison with the guerrillas

    [ Syn: liaison , contact , inter-group communication ]

  8. a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network

    [ Syn: radio link ]

  9. an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

    [ Syn: data link ]

    link (v.)

  1. make a logical or causal connection; I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind; colligate these facts; I cannot relate these events at all

    [ Syn: associate , tie in , relate , colligate , link up , connect ]

  2. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; Can you connect the two loudspeakers?; Tie the ropes together; Link arms

    [ Syn: connect , tie , link up ]

  3. be or become joined or united or linked; The two streets connect to become a highway; Our paths joined; The travelers linked up again at the airport

    [ Syn: connect , link up , join , unite ]

  4. link with or as with a yoke; yoke the oxen together

    [ Syn: yoke ]

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