bind

1 of 2

verb

ˈbīnd

bound ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bind (audio)

; binding

transitive verb

: to make secure by tying

His hands were bound with rope.

: to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds

… she was not wholly bound in mind by her middle-class existence

Delmore Schwartz

: to put under an obligation

binds himself with an oath

: to constrain with legal authority

The court's decision binds them to pay the fine.

: to wrap around with something so as to enclose or cover

A silk sash bound her waist.

: bandage

bind their wounds

: to fasten round about

when wreaths of laurel bound them

: to tie together

binding the wheat into sheaves

: to cause to stick together

tuna and celery bound by mayonnaise

: to take up and hold (as by chemical forces) : combine with

cellulose binds water

: constipate

Cheese tends to bind him.

: to make a firm commitment for

a handshake binds the deal

: to protect, strengthen, or decorate by a band or binding

a carpet bound with a gold edging

: to apply the parts of the cover to (a book)

: to set at work as an apprentice : indenture

He was bound out to a tailor for one year.

: to cause to have an emotional attachment

the emotional ties that bind us

: to fasten together

a pin bound the ends of the scarf

intransitive verb

: to form a cohesive mass

A little milk will help the ingredients bind.

: to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action

antibody binds to a specific antigen

: to hamper free movement or natural action

shorts that are guaranteed not to bind

: to become hindered from free operation

Rust caused the door to bind in its frame.

: to exert a restraining or compelling effect

a promise that binds

bind

2 of 2

noun

: something that binds

: the act of binding : the state of being bound

: a place where binding occurs

music : tie sense 3

: a position or situation in which one is hampered, constrained, or prevented from free movement or action

got a bind on his opponent

Example Sentences

Verb She bound her hair in a ponytail. The machine binds the hay into bales. He doesn't like to wear clothes that bind. Noun It's a real bind having to meet all these deadlines. with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

One will legally bind California to become carbon neutral by 2045.

George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Unlike antibodies, cytotoxic T cells cannot bind and recognize antigens directly.

William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Sulfates bind to dirt and oil and remove them from your hair.

Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 And the committee has yet to decide whether to make a criminal referral to the Justice Department, a step that would be entirely symbolic and would not bind federal prosecutors to the case against Mr. Trump, as it has been laid out in the hearings.

New York Times, 22 July 2022 An egg can bind, puff, gel, lighten, set, enrich, and garnish everything from chocolate éclairs to velvety crême brulée.

Ruby Tandoh, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 The pigment in hydrangea blooms can bind with aluminum, and this compound is responsible for the blue color.

Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2022 Regardless, Marc, Steven and Layla are able to bind Ammitt to Harrow now.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 6 May 2022 Researchers believe changes there help the virus bind more tightly to our cells and hide from frontline immune defenders called antibodies that try to block the virus from invading our cells.

Brenda Goodman, CNN, 3 May 2022

Noun

Ben's unexpected leap at the start of the new series puts Magic in a bind with his superiors, who will want answers about Ben's breach of protocol.

Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 18 July 2022 Aaron Judge singled and Anthony Rizzo walked, putting Johnny Cueto in a bind with one out in the first inning.

Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2022 Yi Dong found himself in a bind in the fall of 2015.

NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 Rivers took a call last week from the New Orleans Saints, who were in a similar bind with their top two quarterbacks on the reserve/COVID list.

Matthew Vantryon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2021 The district could find itself in a severe financial bind in the 2023-2024 school year if things don’t change, as the COVID-19 federal aid runs out, school district officials said.

Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2021 This creates less waste, but puts us in a bind in situations of uncertainty.

Mriga Kapadiya, Vogue, 14 May 2021 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply.

Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply.

CBS News, 26 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

bind 1 of 2

verb

ˈbīnd

bound

ˈbau̇nd

; binding

: to tie or wrap securely (as with string or rope) The machine binds the hay into bales.

: to hold or restrict by force or obligation

The oath binds you.

: to wrap or cover with a bandage

bind a wound

: to cause to be joined together closely

… the increased affection which comes to bind households…

Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

: to fasten together and enclose in a cover

bind a book

bind

2 of 2

noun

: a difficult situation I'm in a real bind.

Medical Definition

bind 1 of 2

verb

ˈbīnd

bound ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bind (audio)

; binding

transitive verb

: to wrap up (an injury) with a cloth : bandage

binding up the gash with clean gauze

: to take up and hold usually by chemical forces : combine with

cellulose binds water

: to make costive : constipate

intransitive verb

: to form a cohesive mass

: to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action

antibody binds to a specific antigen

: to hamper free movement

bind

2 of 2

noun

: something that binds

: the act of binding : the state of being bound see double bind

Legal Definition

bind

transitive verb

ˈbīnd

bound ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bind (audio)

; binding

: to make responsible for an obligation (as under a contract)

agents have the power to bind the insurer

R. I. Mehr

: to burden with an obligation

prevented married women from binding their property

J. H. Friedenthal et al.

: to exert control over : constrain by legal authority

this court is bound by precedent

: to bring (an insurance policy) into effect by an oral communication or a binder

单词	binds
释义	bind 1 of 2 verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding transitive verb 1 a : to make secure by tying His hands were bound with rope. b : to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds … she was not wholly bound in mind by her middle-class existence Delmore Schwartz c : to put under an obligation binds himself with an oath d : to constrain with legal authority The court's decision binds them to pay the fine. 2 a : to wrap around with something so as to enclose or cover A silk sash bound her waist. b : bandage bind their wounds 3 : to fasten round about when wreaths of laurel bound them 4 : to tie together binding the wheat into sheaves 5 a : to cause to stick together tuna and celery bound by mayonnaise b : to take up and hold (as by chemical forces) : combine with cellulose binds water 6 : constipate Cheese tends to bind him. 7 : to make a firm commitment for a handshake binds the deal 8 : to protect, strengthen, or decorate by a band or binding a carpet bound with a gold edging 9 : to apply the parts of the cover to (a book) 10 : to set at work as an apprentice : indenture He was bound out to a tailor for one year. 11 : to cause to have an emotional attachment the emotional ties that bind us 12 : to fasten together a pin bound the ends of the scarf intransitive verb 1 a : to form a cohesive mass A little milk will help the ingredients bind. b : to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action antibody binds to a specific antigen 2 : to hamper free movement or natural action shorts that are guaranteed not to bind 3 : to become hindered from free operation Rust caused the door to bind in its frame. 4 : to exert a restraining or compelling effect a promise that binds bind 2 of 2 noun 1 a : something that binds b : the act of binding : the state of being bound c : a place where binding occurs 2 music : tie sense 3 3 : a position or situation in which one is hampered, constrained, or prevented from free movement or action got a bind on his opponent Phrases in a bind : in trouble seem to have gotten myself in a bind Synonyms Verb chain enchain enfetter fetter gyve handcuff manacle pinion shackle trammel Noun box catch-22 corner dilemma fix hole impasse jackpot [chiefly West] jam mire pickle predicament quagmire rabbit hole rattrap spot sticky wicket swamp See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She bound her hair in a ponytail. The machine binds the hay into bales. He doesn't like to wear clothes that bind. Noun It's a real bind having to meet all these deadlines. with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind Recent Examples on the Web Verb One will legally bind California to become carbon neutral by 2045. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Unlike antibodies, cytotoxic T cells cannot bind and recognize antigens directly. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Sulfates bind to dirt and oil and remove them from your hair. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 And the committee has yet to decide whether to make a criminal referral to the Justice Department, a step that would be entirely symbolic and would not bind federal prosecutors to the case against Mr. Trump, as it has been laid out in the hearings. New York Times, 22 July 2022 An egg can bind, puff, gel, lighten, set, enrich, and garnish everything from chocolate éclairs to velvety crême brulée. Ruby Tandoh, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 The pigment in hydrangea blooms can bind with aluminum, and this compound is responsible for the blue color. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2022 Regardless, Marc, Steven and Layla are able to bind Ammitt to Harrow now. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 6 May 2022 Researchers believe changes there help the virus bind more tightly to our cells and hide from frontline immune defenders called antibodies that try to block the virus from invading our cells. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 3 May 2022 Noun Ben's unexpected leap at the start of the new series puts Magic in a bind with his superiors, who will want answers about Ben's breach of protocol. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 18 July 2022 Aaron Judge singled and Anthony Rizzo walked, putting Johnny Cueto in a bind with one out in the first inning. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2022 Yi Dong found himself in a bind in the fall of 2015. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 Rivers took a call last week from the New Orleans Saints, who were in a similar bind with their top two quarterbacks on the reserve/COVID list. Matthew Vantryon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2021 The district could find itself in a severe financial bind in the 2023-2024 school year if things don’t change, as the COVID-19 federal aid runs out, school district officials said. Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2021 This creates less waste, but puts us in a bind in situations of uncertainty. Mriga Kapadiya, Vogue, 14 May 2021 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply. CBS News, 26 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Old English bindan; akin to Old High German bintan to bind, Greek peisma cable, Sanskrit badhnāti he ties First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1b Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing bind bind off bind over double bind in a bind bind off bind over double bind in a bind Kids Definition bind 1 of 2 verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding 1 : to tie or wrap securely (as with string or rope) The machine binds the hay into bales. 2 : to hold or restrict by force or obligation The oath binds you. 3 : to wrap or cover with a bandage bind a wound 4 : to cause to be joined together closely … the increased affection which comes to bind households… Louisa May Alcott, Little Women 5 : to fasten together and enclose in a cover bind a book bind 2 of 2 noun : a difficult situation I'm in a real bind. Medical Definition bind 1 of 2 verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding transitive verb 1 : to wrap up (an injury) with a cloth : bandage binding up the gash with clean gauze 2 : to take up and hold usually by chemical forces : combine with cellulose binds water 3 : to make costive : constipate intransitive verb 1 a : to form a cohesive mass b : to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action antibody binds to a specific antigen 2 : to hamper free movement bind 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that binds 2 : the act of binding : the state of being bound see double bind Legal Definition bind transitive verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding 1 a : to make responsible for an obligation (as under a contract) agents have the power to bind the insurer R. I. Mehr b : to burden with an obligation prevented married women from binding their property J. H. Friedenthal et al. 2 : to exert control over : constrain by legal authority this court is bound by precedent 3 : to bring (an insurance policy) into effect by an oral communication or a binder binds 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of bind 1 as in ties to confine or restrain with or as if with chains prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ties chains attaches constrains hampers handcuffs fetters shackles gyves confines trammels manacles pinions secures lashes enchains fastens bits restricts enfetters links hinders hobbles impedes joins irons limits trusses curbs entangles hog-ties tangles Antonyms & Near Antonyms liberates frees unbinds releases looses rescues unties emancipates undoes unshackles detaches untangles unfastens disengages unfetters See More 2 as in bandages to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding Synonyms & Similar Words bandages heals medicates swathes treats dresses attends cures rehabilitates remedies doctors mends ministers (to) nurses cares (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms unbandages 3 as in threads to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches Synonyms & Similar Words ties threads bands straps wires trusses ropes cords knots cinches coils tethers twists intertwines winds tangles snarls girds lashes entangles girts interweaves laces leashes interlaces Antonyms & Near Antonyms unties unbinds undoes unfastens unleashes unravels unstraps unlaces unwinds disentangles unlooses untangles untwists unstrings unloosens uncoils unspools untethers unthreads unlashes untwines unsnarls See More binds 2 of 2 noun plural of bind 1 as in predicaments a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind Synonyms & Similar Words predicaments pickles dilemmas holes swamps corners jams fixes rabbit holes boxes impasses rattraps mires spots sticky wickets kettles of fish catch-22s nodes pinches quagmires halts plights difficulties crises jackpots hot waters soups scrapes troubles clutches catch-22's crossroads deadlocks straits stalemates exigencies quandaries emergencies logjams junctures standstills 2 as in chains something that physically prevents free movement the store owner held the would-be burglar in a makeshift bind until the police officers could arrive Synonyms & Similar Words chains handcuffs bracelets ties bonds shackles cuffs manacles bands fetters irons confinements ligatures traps constraints restraints holds restrictions trammels collars curbs entanglements holdings hobbles hindrances nets captivities enslavements imprisonments enchainments incarcerations straitjackets immurements fasteners straightjackets hold-downs
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