1 B2 neutral
To include a hyperlink on a webpage that directs visitors to an external site or resource.
"Make sure you link out to credible sources when you make factual claims in your article."
inseparable
link out
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To provide a hyperlink that directs users to an external website or resource outside the current page.
In plain English
To add a clickable link on a website that takes you to a different website.
What does "link out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To create a link (connection) that goes out to another place — transparent in context.
Actually means
To add a clickable link on a website that takes you to a different website.
Usage tip
Primarily a web and digital publishing term. SEO and content strategy discussions make extensive use of this phrase. 'Linking out' to authoritative external sources is considered good practice for webpage credibility.
Words that pair with "link out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
website source resource article page external reference
How to conjugate "link out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
link out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
links out
he/she/it
Past simple
linked out
yesterday
Past participle
linked out
have + pp
-ing form
linking out
continuous
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