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Definition link in American English

link noun

[countable] noun
/lɪŋk/
1

a connection between two or more people, places, facts, or events, especially when one is affected or caused by the other

Example

Police arrested a man believed to be the main link between crime rings.

Example

They are studying the links between carbon emissions and climate change.

Example

The link between smoking and cancer was established decades ago.

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1.1

a connection made between two pieces of electronic equipment so that they can exchange information

Example

The link between my computer and the telephone isn't very good.

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2

a relationship between two or more people, organizations, or countries

Example

At that time there was a close link between Scotland and France.

Example

Back in the 1980s, the bank was criticized for its links with South Africa.

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The institution's goal is to forge stronger links between the scientific community and the world of industry.

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3

a means of travel or communication connecting two or more places

Example

a road/rail link

Example

There's a new permanent satellite link between Hong Kong and New York.

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3.1

a connection between one file or section and another, for example a connection on a website

Example

If you click on this link, it takes you to our flight schedule.

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4

one of the connecting rings in a chain

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Definition link in American English