2chain verb
chains; chained; chain·ing [+ obj] : to fasten, hold, or connect (someone or something) with a chain
▪ She chained her bicycle to the post and went inside. — often used as (be) chained ▪ The neighbor's dog is kept chained (up) in the yard. ▪ The prisoners were chained together. — often used figuratively ▪ Many office workers spend the day chained to the computer. [=they work with a computer all day] ▪ He hopes to spend less time chained to his desk.
▪ She chained her bicycle to the post and went inside. — often used as (be) chained ▪ The neighbor's dog is kept chained (up) in the yard. ▪ The prisoners were chained together. — often used figuratively ▪ Many office workers spend the day chained to the computer. [=they work with a computer all day] ▪ He hopes to spend less time chained to his desk.
