1. the means of connection between things linked in series; [syn: link, nexus]
2. a fastener that serves to join or connect; - Example: "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction" [syn: link, linkup, tie, tie-in]
3. the state of being connected; - Example: "the connection between church and state is inescapable" [syn: connection, link, connectedness]
6. (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list;
7. a channel for communication between groups; - Example: "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas" [syn: liaison, link, contact, inter-group communication]
8. a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network; [syn: radio link, link]
9. an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data; [syn: link, data link]
VERB (4)
1. make a logical or causal connection; - Example: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind" - Example: "colligate these facts" - Example: "I cannot relate these events at all" [syn: associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect]
2. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; - Example: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?" - Example: "Tie the ropes together" - Example: "Link arms" [syn: connect, link, tie, link up]
3. be or become joined or united or linked; - Example: "The two streets connect to become a highway" - Example: "Our paths joined" - Example: "The travelers linked up again at the airport" [syn: connect, link, link up, join, unite]
4. link with or as with a yoke; - Example: "yoke the oxen together" [syn: yoke, link]