chain

US /tʃeɪn/
UK /tʃeɪn/
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1.

catena

a series of connected metal links used for fastening or pulling, or as a decoration

:
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
Il cane era legato a un palo con una pesante catena.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
Indossava una catena d'oro al collo.
2.

catena

a series of stores, hotels, or other businesses owned or managed by the same company

:
This coffee shop is part of a large national chain.
Questa caffetteria fa parte di una grande catena nazionale.
The hotel chain has properties all over the world.
La catena alberghiera ha proprietà in tutto il mondo.
1.

incatenare, legare

to fasten or secure with a chain

:
He chained his bicycle to the fence.
Ha incatenato la sua bicicletta alla recinzione.
The gate was chained shut.
Il cancello era incatenato.