chains
Pronunciación: [tʃeɪnz]
Contexto: «physical objects»
(noun) chains are long, linked pieces of metal used to connect or fasten things together. Think of them like strong strings made of metal that are hard to break.
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The dog was kept safe with a sturdy chain that held it in place.
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He didn't use any chains to hold the box, so it fell over easily.
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What do you use to secure the gate when it's closed?
Contexto: «restraint»
(noun) chains can also mean something that restricts or limits a person's freedom or ability to act. Imagine if someone felt trapped by their responsibilities like they were wearing invisible chains.
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She felt free after breaking the chains of self-doubt that held her back.
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He realized that his fears were chains that prevented him from trying new things.
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What chains do you think hold people back from achieving their dreams?
Contexto: «business»
(noun) chains can refer to a series of shops or restaurants that are part of the same company. It's like a big family of stores that all serve the same food or sell the same things.
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The restaurant chain has locations in many cities across the country.
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That brand doesn’t have any chains in our town, so we can’t eat their food here.
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Do you know the name of the restaurant chain that sells pizza?