chain up
The phrase "chain up" is often used to describe the act of securing or restricting movement using chains, but it can also be applied metaphorically in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Physical Restraint
(general)To secure or restrict movement by using a chain.
Example
- They had to chain up the gate to keep it closed.
- The dog was chained up in the backyard.
C1Vehicle Maintenance
(technical)To attach chains to the tires of a vehicle to improve traction, especially in snowy or icy conditions.
Example
- Before driving through the mountains, we need to chain up the tires.
- They stopped to chain up the truck before continuing on the icy road.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)To link or connect events or actions in a sequence.
Example
- The events of that night seemed to chain up in an unbroken sequence.
- One mistake can chain up a series of unfortunate events.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chain up":
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