share a link

Meaning

This phrase means to send a URL (website address) to another person so they can view the same webpage, video, or document. It is done via messaging apps, emails, or social media platforms. It is an essential everyday phrase in both casual and professional digital communication.

Examples

• Could you share the link to the Zoom meeting, please?

  Could you share the link to the Zoom meeting, please?

• I'll share a link with you so you can read the full article.

  I'll share a link with you so you can read the full article.

• Make sure to share the link with the rest of the team before the presentation.

  Make sure to share the link with the rest of the team before the presentation.

• She shared a link to her favorite recipe in our group chat.

  She shared a link to her favorite recipe in our group chat.

• Can you share a link to the product you were talking about?

  Can you share a link to the product you were talking about?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Send me the link sharing.

  ✓ Share the link with me.

  'Share' is the verb here. 'Send me the link' or 'Share the link with me' are the correct, natural patterns.

• ✗ I will divide the link with you.

  ✓ I will share the link with you.

  In some languages, the word for 'share' translates literally to 'divide' (like cutting a cake), but digital sharing always uses the verb 'share'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you find a cool video, please ___ with me.

  💡 Send the web address so I can watch it.

  Show answer

  share the link

• Don't forget to ___ to the document so everyone can edit it.

  💡 Give others access by sending the URL.

  Show answer

  share the link