Chain (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Fasten or secure with chains; "Chain the chairs together".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• The heavy gate was chained to the fence for added security.
• We're going to have to chain the bikes together so they don't get stolen.
• The construction team had to chain up the scaffolding to secure it in place.
• The gate was chained shut every night to prevent unauthorized access.
• To prevent the wheels from rolling away, chain them to the truck.

Antonyms

• Unchain

Hypernyms

• Secure
• Fix

Related Words

• Chain (noun)

Meaning ²

Connect or arrange into a chain by linking.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Set Up