Chain
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪn/
Chain (noun)
- A series of connected metal rings used for fastening or securing things.
- A group of stores or restaurants owned by the same company.
- A series of related events or actions that happen one after another.
Examples
- The dog was secured with a heavy chain.
- She wore a delicate chain around her neck.
Common collocations: heavy chain, metal chain, chain link, restaurant chain, retail chain
Chain (verb)
- To fasten or secure something using a series of metal rings.
Examples
- They chained the bicycles to the rack.
- The prisoners were chained together.