to link
Third Person
links
Present Participle
linking
Past Tense
linked
Past Participle
linked
1
to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things
transitive
- The bridge links the island to the mainland, providing a route for vehicles and pedestrians.
- The rope ladder links the lower deck of the ship to the upper deck.
- The train tracks link cities and towns, facilitating transportation between them.
- The zipper links the two sides of the jacket, keeping it closed in cold weather.
- The pipeline links the oil field to the refinery, transporting crude oil for processing.
Antonyms:
2
to establish a relationship or association between two things
- The researcher aims to link genetic factors with susceptibility to certain diseases.
- The author uses symbolism to link the protagonist's journey with themes of self-discovery.
- The campaign aims to link consumer behavior with environmental impact to promote sustainability.
- The study seeks to link diet and exercise habits to overall health outcomes.
- The detective is trying to link the evidence to the suspect's whereabouts on the night of the crime.
Antonyms:
3
to be connected or joined in some way
- The two theories link seamlessly, providing a comprehensive explanation.
- The neighborhoods link through a network of pathways for easy access.
- The topics in the book link to create a cohesive narrative.
- Different sections of the website link for easy navigation.
4
to meet, hang out, or hook up with someone
- I'm gonna link my mates at the park later.
- She linked up with him after school.
- We linked yesterday to catch up.
- Don't forget to link the crew this weekend.
- He linked that girl from his class last night.