Chain to Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
CHAYN-too, CHAYN-tuh, CHAYN-tih
tʃˈeɪn/ /tˈuː
chAYN-too
Definition
To fasten or secure something to another object using a chain; also used metaphorically to mean restrict or tie someone closely to something.
Usage & Nuances
Often literal for physically securing bikes, animals, or objects. The metaphorical use ("chained to a desk") means feeling restricted or unable to leave a situation. Common collocations: 'chain to the wall', 'chain the dog to', 'feel chained to'. Not very formal; avoid in academic writing.
Spanish: encadenar a - atar con cadena aPortuguese (BR): prender com corrente a - acorrentar aPortuguese (PT): prender com corrente a - acorrentar aChinese (Simplified): 用链子拴在 - 链接到Chinese (Traditional): 用鏈子拴在 - 鏈接到Hindi: ज़ंजीर से बाँधना (किसी चीज़ से)Arabic: يقيّد بـ (سلسلة) - يربط بسلسلةBengali: শৃঙ্খলে বেঁধে রাখা - শৃঙ্খল দ্বারা সংযুক্ত করাRussian: приковывать (цепью) к - пристёгивать цепью кJapanese: 鎖でつなぐ - 縛りつける (比喩的)Vietnamese: xích vào - trói buộc (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 사슬로 묶다 - 사슬에 매이다 (비유적)Turkish: zincirlemek - zincirle bağlamakUrdu: زنجیر سے باندھنا - پابند کرنا (استعارہ)Indonesian: rantai ke - membelenggu (secara kiasan)
Example Sentences
He chained his bike to the fence.
basic
The dog was chained to a tree in the backyard.
basic
I had to chain the gate to keep it closed.
basic
She felt chained to her job and wanted a change.
natural
I hate being chained to my desk all day.
natural
The prisoners were chained to the wall for hours.
natural