links

/lɪŋks/
noun
  1. A ring or loop used to connect parts of a chain.
    • He added a new link to his bracelet to make it longer.
    • The chain broke when one of the links snapped.
    • The necklace had tiny gold links that sparkled in the light.
  2. A connection or relationship between two or more things or people.
    • Social media helps maintain links with old friends.
    • There is a strong link between exercise and good health.
    • The police found a link between the two crimes.
  3. A hyperlink on a website or in a document.
    • The email contained a link to reset your password.
    • Click the link to open the article.
    • She shared a link to the video in the chat.
  4. A unit in a chain of communication or transmission.
    • A weak link in the network caused the outage.
    • They established a radio link with the rescue team.
    • The satellite serves as a link between ground stations.
verb
  1. To connect or join two or more things together.
    • You can link your accounts for easier transfers.
    • The train links the city center with the airport.
    • The new bridge will link the two islands.
  2. To show or establish a connection between things.
    • The study links stress to poor sleep quality.
    • Her name was linked to the scandal in the news.
    • Scientists have linked the disease to a specific gene.
  3. To create a hyperlink from one digital document to another.
    • She linked her blog post to the original source.
    • The website links to several online stores.
    • You can link your social media profiles to your resume.
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