chain

US /tʃeɪn/
UK /tʃeɪn/
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1.

corrente

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.
O cão estava amarrado a um poste com uma corrente pesada.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
Ela usava uma corrente de ouro no pescoço.
2.

rede, cadeia

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.
Esta cafeteria faz parte de uma grande rede nacional.
The hotel chain has properties all over the world.
A rede de hotéis possui propriedades em todo o mundo.
1.

acorrentar, prender

to fasten or secure with a chain

:
He chained his bicycle to the fence.
Ele acorrentou sua bicicleta à cerca.
The gate was chained shut.
O portão estava acorrentado.