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   Tie

   /tī/

   

   verb

   • 1. attach or fasten (someone or something) with string or similar cord: "they tied Max to a chair" Similar bindtie uptetherhitchstraptrussfetterropechainmake fastmoorlashattachfastenfixsecurejoinconnectlinkcoupleOpposite untie
   • ▪ fasten (something) to or around someone or something by means of its strings or by forming the ends into a knot or bow: "Lewis tied on his apron" Similar do upknotmake a knot inmake a bow inlace
   • ▪ form (a string, ribbon, or lace) into a knot or bow: "Rick bent to tie his shoelaces"
   • ▪ form (a knot or bow) by tying: "tie a knot in one end of the cotton"
   • ▪ be fastened with a knot or bow: "a sarong that ties at the waist"
   • 2. restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation, occupation, or place: "she didn't want to be like her mother, tied to a feckless man" Similar restrictrestrainlimitconstrainconfinecramphamperhinderimpedetie downinterfere withslowobstructblockhandicaphamstringshackleencumberinhibitcheckcurbtie someone's handscramp someone's stylerare:cumbertrammelrestrictrestrainlimitconstrainconfinecramphamperhinderimpedetie downinterfere withslowobstructblockhandicaphamstringshackleencumberinhibitcheckcurbtie someone's handscramp someone's stylerare:cumbertrammel
   • 3. connect; link: "more firms are realizing that their fate is tied to the community in which they operate" Similar linkcoupleconnectrelatejoinmarrywedmake conditional onbind up withbundle with
   • ▪ hold together by a crosspiece or tie: "ceiling joists are used to tie the rafter feet"
   • ▪ unite (written notes) by a tie.
   • ▪ perform (two notes) as one unbroken note.
   • 4. achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team: "he tied for second in the league" Similar drawbe equalbe evenbe neck and neckbe level

   noun

   • 1. a piece of string, cord, or the like used for fastening or tying something: "he tightened the tie of his robe" Similar lacestringcordligaturewirebondfetterlinkfasteningfastener
   • ▪ a shoe tied with a lace. US
   • 2. a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together.
   • ▪ a wooden or concrete beam laid transversely under a railroad track to support it. North American
   • ▪ a curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch indicating that they are to be played for the combined duration of their time values.
   • 3. a thing that unites or links people: "it is important that we keep family ties strong" Similar bondconnectionlinkliaisonattachmentassociationkinshipaffiliationallegiancefriendshipcordsunionrelationshiprelatednessinterdependence
   • ▪ a thing that restricts someone's freedom of action: "some cities and merchants were freed from feudal ties" Similar restrictioncurblimitationconstraintobligationcommitmentrestrainthindrancecheckobstructionencumbranceimpedimenthandicap
   • 4. a strip of material worn around the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man's business or formal outfit; a necktie: "his hand went up to his collar and started to loosen his tie" Similar necktieneckwear
   • 5. a result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw: "there was a tie for first place" Similar drawdead heatdeadlockstalemate

   Word Origin Old Englishtīgan (verb), tēah (noun), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tieless adjective

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   1. a. : to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie. b. : to form a knot or bow in. tie your scarf. c. : to make by tying constituent elements. tied a wreath. tie a fishing fly. 2. a. : to place or establish in relationship : connect. b. : to unite in marriage. c. : to unite (musical notes) by a tie. d.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTIE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TIE meaning: 1. to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTIE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TIE definition: 1. to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tieTIE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tie definition: to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted. See examples of TIE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tieTie - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A tie is a thin piece of cloth that's knotted around the neck, an accessory worn by men on formal occasions. You may wear a tie to graduation, a wedding, or if you're just trying to impress someone. If the score of a game is equal, then the game is a tie.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › tieTIE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   verb. uk / taɪ / us present participle tying | past tense and past participle tied. tie sth to/together/around, etc. Add to word list. B1. to fasten something with string, rope, etc: a pretty box tied with a red ribbon. The dog was tied to a tree. Fewer examples. She tied the two pieces of rope together.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTIE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 19 meanings: 1. to fasten or be fastened with string, thread, etc 2. to make (a knot or bow) in (something) 3. to restrict or.... Click for more definitions.