weak link
wiːk lɪŋk
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Definition of weak link - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
metaphorleast strong part of a group or system
  • The team's defense was the weak link in the game.
liability vulnerability
2.
strengthelement that reduces the strength or effectiveness
  • The outdated software was the weak link in the security system..
flaw vulnerability weak point
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Expressions with weak

weak spotn.
area less resistant to pressure or damage
The weak spot in the armor was targeted during the battle.
weak tean.
tea with little flavor or strength
She complained about the weak tea at the café.
weak sistern.
person who is cowardly or indecisive
He was seen as the weak sister in the team.
have a weak stomachv.
get easily sick or upset by gross things
He has a weak stomach and can't watch horror movies.
flesh is weakexp.
humans easily give in to temptations
He tried to resist the cake, but the flesh is weak.
on the weak sideadj.
being less effective or capable in a certain skill or area
She is on the weak side when it comes to math.

Expressions with link

link upv.
meet with someone informally
Let's link up at the cafe later.
missing linkn.
piece of information needed for understanding
The detective found the missing link in the case.
break the linkv.
end a connection between two things
She decided to break the link between the accounts.
link in a chainn.
single ring in a metal chain
He repaired the broken link in a chain.
link in the chainn.
single part of a connected series
Each link in the chain is crucial for its strength.
the weakest linkn.
the least strong part of something
The chain broke at the weakest link.
link armsv.
hold each other's arms by bending elbows together
They link arms as they walk down the street.
dead linkn.
hyperlink that no longer works
I clicked on the dead link and got an error.
link backv.
refer to a previous point or source
The article links back to the original research.
communication linkn.
person or channel that passes information between groups or individuals
The coordinator serves as a communication link between managers and staff.

Terms related to weak link

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chainfailurefragilitygroupmetaphorrisksystemweaknessblemishdeficiencydrawbackfrailty

Terms with weak link included in their meaning

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hydrogen bondn.
chemistry bond
weak link where hydrogen sits between electronegative atoms
Josephson effectn.
physics
zero-voltage current through a weak link between superconductors

Examples of weak link in a sentence

  • His lack of experience was the weak link in the plan.
  • The team's defense was the weak link in the game.
  • A weak link in the chain caused the machine to break down.

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  1. French:maillon faible, ...
  2. German:schwaches Glied, ...
  3. Italian:anello debole, punto debole, ...
  4. Spanish:punto débil, ...
  5. Portuguese:elo mais fraco, elo fraco, ...
  6. Chinese:薄弱环节, 减弱力量的因素, ...
  7. Japanese:弱点, ウィークポイント, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلْقَة ضَعيفة, حَلْقَة ضَعِيفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוּלְיָה חֲלָשָׁה, הַחוּלְיָה הַחַלָּשָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:слабое звено, ...
  11. Ukrainian:слабка ланка, ...
  12. Hindi:कमजोर कड़ी, ...
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