chained

UK
/tʃeɪnd/
US
/tʃeɪnd/
chainedverb
chained
Past Simple
have chained
Past Participle
UK
/tʃeɪnd/
US
/tʃeɪnd/
Simple past tense and past participle form of "chain".
Traduzioni
They chained the gates before leaving for the night.
Ils ont enchaîné les grilles avant de partir pour la nuit.
Definizioni
Simple past tense and past participle of "chain".
They chained the gates before leaving for the night.
chainedpast participle
UK
/tʃeɪnd/
US
/tʃeɪnd/
Past-participial adjective meaning "fastened with chains" or "restricted".
Traduzioni
enchaînéSens littéral : attaché ou fixé avec des chaînes.
The chained gate prevented anyone from entering the restricted area.
Le portail enchaîné empêchait quiconque d’entrer dans la zone restreinte.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
enchaînéSens figuré : retenu, confiné, incapable de se déplacer librement.
Definizioni
Bound or secured with chains.
The chained gate prevented anyone from entering the restricted area.
Restricted or confined as if by chains; unable to move freely.
She felt chained to her desk with all the work she had to complete.
chainverb

chained

Past Simple

chained
Past Simple
chained
Past Participle
chaining
ing-form
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
Traduzioni
enchaînerS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour relier ou enchaîner des éléments.
The programmer chained several functions together.
Le programmeur a enchaîné plusieurs fonctions.
They chained the bicycle to the post.
Ils ont chaîné le vélo au poteau.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
enchaînerAu figuré, pour exprimer l’idée d’être prisonnier d’une contrainte.
Definizioni
To fasten or secure with a chain.
They chained the bicycle to the post to prevent it from being stolen.
To confine or restrict as if with chains.
He felt chained to his desk job, unable to pursue his true passion.
To link or connect together in a series.
The programmer chained several functions together to streamline the process.
chainnoun
Definizioni
A series of connected metal links or rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
A sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
The mountain range is part of a larger chain of peaks.
A group of businesses or stores under the same ownership or management.
The restaurant is part of a national chain with locations in every major city.
A series of connected events or actions.
The accident set off a chain of events that led to a major investigation.
A unit of length equal to 66 feet (about 20.12 metres), used especially in land surveying.
The property extends for three chains along the riverbank.
chainadjective
Definizioni
Relating to or forming part of a group of businesses or establishments under common ownership.
They opened a new chain restaurant in the city centre.
Made of or consisting of chains.
He wore a heavy chain necklace with a chain clasp.
Occurring continuously or in rapid succession.
He is a chain smoker, lighting one cigarette after another.