chained
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
tied or fastened with a metal chain so that movement is limited.
restrained or secured by means of a chain; typically implies a lack of freedom or fixed positioning.
Simple“The old bicycle was chained to the fence to keep it safe.”
In context“The gates remained chained throughout the winter, preventing any unauthorised vehicles from entering the private estate grounds.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
connected together in a row or a sequence, like links in a chain.
connected or arranged in a series of linked items or events.
Simple“The molecules were chained together to form a long plastic strand.”
In context“The architect designed a series of chained courtyards, each leading naturally into the next to create a sense of continuous flow.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
describes computer commands or tasks that happen one after another in a specific order.
referring to a sequence of operations or functions where the output of one serves as the input for the next.
Simple“The developer used chained functions to process the data more quickly.”
In context“By using chained promises in the code, the application ensures that each asynchronous task completes before the next one begins.”
UsageOften used to describe 'chained methods' or 'chained calls' in programming languages like JavaScript or Python.