LEARNit Dictionary

chain

noun
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things; a length of chain used for a particular purpose
زنجیر, زنجیر فلزی
see also choke chain, keychain
2
B1
a series of connected things or people
زنجیره, سلسله, رشته
mountain/island chains
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house.
to set in motion a chain of events
Our suppliers are the weakest link in the chain.
see also cold chain, daisy chain, food chain, supply chain, value chain
3
B1
a group of shops or hotels owned by the same company
زنجیره فروشگاه‌ها, شبکه فروشگاه‌ها, سلسله فروشگاه‌ها, مجموعه فروشگاه‌ها, فروشگاه‌های زنجیره‌ای
a supermarket/hotel/retail chain
a chain of stores/shops/restaurants
4
a thing that limits somebody’s freedom or ability to do something
زنجیر, قید, بند
the chains of fear/misery
5
a situation in which a number of people selling and buying houses must each complete the sale of their house before buying from the next person
زنجیره, زنجیره معامله, زنجیره فروش, رابطه زنجیره‌ای
verb
B2
1
to fasten something with a chain; to fasten somebody/something to another person or thing with a chain, so that they do not escape or get stolen
زنجیر کردن, زنجیر بستن