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English word

chain

B1Frequent NGSL-2
UK /tʃeɪn/US /tʃeɪn/
noun

a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things; a length of chain used for a particular purpose

verb

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

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Yet his vision of the future propelled him up the chain of command, landing him at the highest level of the video game industry.

Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer

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Just relative—I mean, you know—you see a lot of reshoring or offshoring, with people diversifying their supply chains to Vietnam, Mexico—but look at the population.

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