link

Noun
  1. The means of connection between things linked in series (synset 113814904)
    is a type of: linkage - an associative relation
    same as: nexus
  2. A fastener that serves to join or connect (synset 103679297)
    "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction"
    is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    subtypes: bridge, nosepiece - the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
    same as: linkup, tie, tie-in
  3. The state of being connected (synset 114442568)
    "the connection between church and state is inescapable"
    is a type of: unification, union - the state of being joined or united or linked
    subtypes:
    same as: connectedness, connection
  4. A connecting shape (synset 113893444)
    is a type of: form, shape - the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
    subtypes:
    same as: connection, connexion
  5. A unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain (synset 113676395)
    is a type of: linear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of length
    is a part of: chain - a unit of length
  6. (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list (synset 106598647)
    referred to in: computer programing, computer programming, programing, programming - creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
    is a type of: command, instruction, program line, statement - (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
    subtypes: hyperlink - a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen
  7. A channel for communication between groups (synset 106271913)
    "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas"
    is a type of: channel, communication channel, line - (often plural) a means of communication or access
    same as: contact, inter-group communication, liaison
  8. A two-way radio communication system (usually microwave);
    Part of a more extensive telecommunication network (synset 104049875)
    is a type of: communication system - a system for communicating
    subtypes: walkie-talkie, walky-talky - small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)
    same as: radio link
  9. An interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data (synset 103679596)
    is a type of: circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
    same as: data link
Verb
  1. Make a logical or causal connection (synset 200715072)
    "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"
    is a type of: cerebrate, cogitate, think - use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
    subtypes:
    same as: associate, colligate, connect, link up, relate, tie in
  2. Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces (synset 201357376)
    "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"
    subtypes:
    same as: connect, link up, tie
  3. Be or become joined or united or linked (synset 202628315)
    "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport"
    subtypes:
    same as: connect, join, link up, unite
  4. Link with or as with a yoke (synset 201494709)
    "yoke the oxen together"
    referred to in: animal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animals
    is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
    same as: yoke

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