Their research shows a 'link' between high cholesterol and an increased risk of heart attacks. [=shows that high cholesterol causes an increased risk of heart attacks]
Your raise 'is linked to' your job performance. [=your raise is related to your job performance; the size of your raise is related to how well you do your job]
The elderly couple 'linked arms' [=kept their bent arms hooked together at the elbow] as they walked down the street.
(..) Bullshit. I still can't hear you. Sound off like you've got a pair. Sir, yes, sir. That's enough. Get on your feet. Pyle, you had best square your ass away and start shitting me Tiffany cuff links... ...or I will definitely fuck you up. Sir, yes, sir. Left, right, left, right left, right, left. (..)1987 Full Metal Jacket