link

link · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A relationship or connection between two things or people.

  2. 2.

    A ring or loop in a chain.

  3. 3.

    A hyperlink; a reference in a digital document that allows users to navigate to another location.

  4. 4.

    To connect or join two or more things together.

  5. 5.

    To make a connection in a digital environment.

Forms

plural: links

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    missing link — something needed to complete a series or solve a mystery
  • •
    weak link — the least dependable member of a group
  • •
    link arms — to hook arms together while walking

Related words

Antonyms: disconnection, separation
See also: chain, connect, connection
Synonyms: association, bond, connection, tie

Etymology

From Old Norse hlekkr meaning "chain link," related to Old English hlencan ("to twist, bend").