Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-weak-link
noun
/ˈwiːk lɪŋk/
Definition
A weak link is a point of weakness in a system or group, which can cause failure or limit performance.
Examples
- In any team, there can be a weak link that impacts the entire group’s success.
- Despite his strong performance, he felt like the weak link in the project due to his lack of experience.
- The weak link in the chain was evident, as it broke under pressure.
Meaning
The term ‘weak link’ describes an individual or element within a larger structure that is less effective, less skilled, or less reliable than the others, potentially undermining the overall efficacy of the whole.
Synonyms
- vulnerable point
- weak spot
- liability
