ties
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtaɪz// UK //tˈaɪz// ties
n. the connections or relationships between people, groups, or countries. These links often involve shared history, feelings, or responsibilities.
n. strong connections or relationships between individuals, groups, or nations. Often used to describe diplomatic, familial, or economic bonds.
The two countries have strong economic ties.
After living abroad for a decade, she decided to return home to strengthen her family ties.
The sudden collapse of the treaty threatened to sever the long-standing cultural ties that had united the two neighboring regions for centuries.
Usage
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to relationships or connections.