1. A relationship or connection between things, people, nations, etc.: The police have discovered a direct link among the series of murders.

The couple has strong links with their other family members.

The three nations have set up trade links that benefit all of their people.

2. Electronic media that make it possible for people or instruments to communicate with each other: John's web site includes links to other sites.
3. The parts of a series of metal rings connected to each other used for pulling or lifting things: Links of the chain broke while the truck was trying to pull the car out of the water.
4. A golf course: Every Saturday, Joe and his friends go out on the links to play.

1. To join or to connect two or more things, places, etc. together in relationships: The little boy was linking the paper clips together resulting in a linked chain.
2. To cause different groups, countries, etc. to be legally joined together: Some countries are linked or united in agreement with their economic activities.