Definition
a link: a connection, a joining, an association
I think he has links with the mafia.
the weak link the most feeble, useless part of a system or group that could cause the whole system or group to fail
to link: to connect, to join, to associate
The newspaper suggested that the crimes were linked.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Bruno couldn't help thinking there was a link between the missing monkey and the empty bottle of whiskey.
US: I think Horatio has links to the mafia.
- "Bob : The left button is used to select things: files, folders or documents, or to click on internet links, for example."
- "Authorities are currently investigating possible links to notorious perfume magnate Kalvin Krime."
- "Click on the link below and stay tuned to hear the success story of elderly fall victim, Thelma Fudd."
- "There is a very real risk that the media scrutiny linked to these practices could not only damage our reputation, but our sales figures as well!"
- "Smithson argues that stress starts to pose serious threats such as permanent damage to brain cells (which has linked high stress levels to alzheimer's disease and strokes) and high blood pressure (the link between stress and heart attacks) only when the stress is allowed to build up over a long period of time."
- "You're the only link I have to the world I once knew."
- "Susan : To be honest, I think your reputation can only be improved by being linked to a luxury brand like Delavigne."
- "I've provided a link to an application that will help me select the best day for the picnic."
- "Smithson argues that stress starts to pose serious threats such as permanent damage to brain cells (which has linked high stress levels to alzheimer's disease and strokes) and high blood pressure (the link between stress and heart attacks) only when the stress is allowed to build up over a long period of time."
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