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chain

/ˈʧeɪn/

US UK

noun

plural chains

a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc. [count]

The neighbor's dog is kept on a chain. [=is connected to a chain that keeps it from getting away]

She wore a beautiful gold chain [=necklace] around her neck.

the ship's anchor chain

a bicycle chain [noncount]

We'll need 25 feet of chain for the pulley.

see pictures on page C11 and at bicycle; see also choke chain, key chain

[count] :a chain that is attached to the arms or legs of a prisoner - usually plural

The prisoners were kept in chains while being transferred to the new jail. - often used figuratively

The contract would keep the employees in chains, unable to leave the company for at least five years. - see also ball and chain

[count] :a series or group of things or people that are connected to each other in some way

a chain of islands

The world's longest mountain chain [=group of mountains that form a long line] is the Andes.

The new book chronicles the chain of events leading up to the crime.

Protesters formed a human chain [=they stood next to each other with their arms linked] around the ancient tree to prevent it from being cut down. - see also daisy chain, food chain

[count] :a group of businesses (such as stores, restaurants, or hotels) that have the same name and basic appearance and sell the same products or services

They own a chain of organic grocery stores.

fast-food/clothing chains also; :the company that owns such a group of businesses

The hotel chain recently opened a new hotel in Hong Kong. - see also chain store

[count] Brit :a number of people who each want to buy a house but must first sell their current house before moving to the next one - usually singular

Both houses are currently vacant so there is no chain to worry about.

pull the chain

Brit :to flush a toilet

pull/yank someone's chain

US informal :to deceive someone in a friendly or playful way

I thought he really won the lottery but he was only pulling my chain. [=he was only playing a joke on me]

verb

chains; chained; chaining

[+ obj] :to fasten, hold, or connect (someone or something) with a chain

She chained her bicycle to the post and went inside. - often used as (be) chained

The neighbor's dog is kept chained (up) in the yard.

The prisoners were chained together. - often used figuratively

Many office workers spend the day chained to the computer. [=they work with a computer all day]

He hopes to spend less time chained to his desk.

* Các từ tương tự:
chain gang, chain letter, chain mail, chain of command, chain reaction, chain saw, chain store, chain-link fence, chain-smoke