Definition of Tie
Tie
tie
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to fasten or attach two or more things or people using a string, cord, or rope, often fashioning the ends into a knot or bow;
e.g. Make sure to tie your shoelaces tightly so that they do not come undone. They used a rope to tie his hands together.
(verb)
to connect or link two or more entities and establish a relationship between them;
e.g. She is struggling to find evidence that would tie the two incidents together.
(verb)
to restrict or restrain someone and limit their freedom/independence of choice or action;
e.g. He doesn't want that responsibility to tie him down and prevent him from doing what he wants.
(verb)
to achieve the same ranking or score as a competitor in a contest, or to prove to be equal in some way;
e.g. It is possible that the two teams will tie, because they are equally strong.
(noun)
a strip of fabric that is worn around the collar with a knot at the front as part of a man's formal outfit;
e.g. He wore a red tie with a dark blue suit.
(noun)
a piece of string, cord, rope, etc. that is used to fasten something or draw it closed;
e.g. She pulled the tie of her pants so they fit more snugly.
(noun)
an agent/entity that serves to link, connect, or unite people or things, sometimes with the effect of posing a restriction by obligation;
e.g. He shares a close tie with his brother. Their contract proved to be a tie that caused them both to suffer losses.
(noun)
a result in a contest or game in which all of the competitors attain the same ranking or score;
e.g. The comparison ended in a tie, so I did not know which product to pick.
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