chain

noun
UK: /tʃeɪn/
US: /tʃeɪn/

  1. A series of connected metal rings or links.

    1. I have a chain for my bike to lock it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The heavy chain secured the gate, preventing unauthorized access to the property. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sequence of things that are connected or depend on each other.

    1. A chain of events led to the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company operates a global supply chain that spans multiple continents. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of shops, hotels, etc. that are owned by the same company.

    1. We ate at a chain restaurant last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The popular coffee chain is opening a new branch in the city center. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

series sequence string group bind fetter
chain verb

  1. To fasten or restrain with a chain.

    1. The dog was chained to the fence. [ ] [ ]
    2. They chained the bicycle to the lamppost to prevent theft in the busy street. [ ] [ ]
chain transitive-verb

  1. To connect or be connected in a series.

    1. These events are chained together. [ ] [ ]
    2. The documentary chained together historical footage and modern interviews. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chain" in English means: A series of connected metal rings or links., A sequence of things that are connected or depend on each other., A group of shops, hotels, etc. that are owned by the same company..

The phonetic transcription of "chain" is /tʃeɪn/ in British English and /tʃeɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chain": series, sequence, string, group, bind, fetter.

Example usage of "chain": "I have a chain for my bike to lock it.". More examples on the page.