link

noun
UK: /lɪŋk/
US: /lɪŋk/

  1. A connection between two things or places.

    1. This link connects our computers to the internet [ ] [ ]
    2. The new road provides a vital link between the town and the airport [ ] [ ]

  2. A relationship, especially in business or politics.

    1. There's a strong link between the two companies now [ ] [ ]
    2. The investigation revealed a direct link to organized crime figures [ ] [ ]

  3. A hyperlink on a website.

    1. Click this link to download the file quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article includes a link to the original research paper online [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

connection associate tie connect relationship join bond
link verb

  1. To connect or join together.

    1. We can link the two documents now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project aims to link businesses with local communities [ ] [ ]

  2. To create a relationship or connection.

    1. The study links poverty to poor health outcomes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police are trying to link the suspect to other crimes in the area [ ] [ ]

  3. To create a hyperlink.

    1. You can link directly to the relevant chapter now. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'll link your website to my blog to increase traffic. [ ] [ ]
link adjective

  1. A connecting road

    1. We took the link road around the town. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new link road improved the traffic flow considerably. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "link" in English means: A connection between two things or places., A relationship, especially in business or politics., A hyperlink on a website..

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

Synonyms for "link": connection, associate, tie, connect, relationship, join, bond.

Example usage of "link": "This link connects our computers to the internet". More examples on the page.