1. A close, secure, or meaningful connection or relationship between two or more entities, people, or things
There is a strong link between education and economic success.
Existe um elo forte entre educação e sucesso econômico.
2. In physics/mathematics: a connection in a chain or network that carries significant force or information
The strong link in the chain determines its maximum strength.
O elo forte na corrente determina sua resistência máxima.