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linking

v. · n. · adj.
US //ˈɫɪŋkɪŋ// UK //lˈɪŋkɪŋ// link·ing
  1. 1 connecting things (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    joining or connecting two or more things together.

    the present participle of 'link', describing the action of connecting or establishing a relationship between two entities.

    Example

    The new bridge is linking the two small islands for the first time.

    Example

    The detective spent months linking the various pieces of evidence together before he could finally identify the primary suspect.
  2. 2 the act of connection (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the process of making a connection between things.

    the gerund form of 'link', referring to the act or process of creating a connection or association.

    Example

    The linking of these two databases will make our work much faster.

    Example

    The successful linking of the two railway networks required extensive diplomatic negotiations and significant engineering adjustments.
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  1. 3 serving to connect (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    used to describe something that connects other things.

    functioning as a connector between other elements; often used in linguistics or technical contexts.

    Example

    A linking verb like 'be' connects the subject to more information.

    Example

    The architect designed a linking corridor made of glass to join the historic manor with the modern laboratory wing.

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