daisy-chain

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verb

ˈdā-zē-ˌchān

daisy-chained; daisy-chaining; daisy-chains

transitive verb

: to link (things, such as computer components) together in series

daisy chain

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noun

: a string of daisies with stems linked to form a chain

: an interlinked series

a daisy chain of computer peripherals

a daisy chain of toddlers

Examples of daisy-chain in a Sentence

Noun She wore a daisy chain around her neck. a daisy chain of electronic devices The children linked arms forming a daisy chain.

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Verb

There is also an additional USB 3.0 Type-A port for the daisy-chain function. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 The monitor delivers images in 4K, has a fast response time, and enough Display Port connectors to daisy-chain multiple monitors. —

Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 9 July 2024

Noun

What had been a daisy chain of discrete rooms will be a continuous loop, with a toroid plan that eliminates walls and, with the addition of a ramp, improves accessibility. —

Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 The best theory is that the wild swings were set off by some daisy chain of feedbacks involving the ice, the air, and—most important—the oceans. —

Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for daisy-chain