tied

tied

bound, fastened, or attached with a rope or string drawn together and knotted: He tied the package securely.
Not to be confused with:tide – periodic rise and fall of the ocean: High tide is at 6:03 p.m.; a current, tendency, or drift, as of events: A tide of fear could lead to war.

tie

T0015300 (tī)v. tied, ty·ing (tī′ĭng), ties v.tr.1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.3. a. To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.b. To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.4. To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.5. To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.6. a. To equal (an opponent or an opponent's score) in a contest.b. To equal an opponent's score in (a contest): tied the game with minutes remaining.7. Music To join (notes) by a tie.v.intr.1. To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.2. To achieve equal scores in a contest.n.1. A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.2. Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.3. A necktie.4. A beam or rod that joins parts and gives support.5. One of the timbers or slabs of concrete laid across a railroad bed to support the rails.6. a. An equality of scores, votes, or performance in a contest: The election ended in a tie.b. A contest so resulting; a draw.7. Music A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration.Phrasal Verbs: tie in1. To bring into or have a harmonious or effective relation; connect or coordinate: His explanation of what happened ties in with ours. We tied the new room in with the existing decor.2. To include as part of a promotional tie-in: tied the movie in with their car brand. tie into To attack energetically. tie up1. Nautical To secure or be secured to a shore or pier; dock.2. To impede the progress of; block: The accident tied up traffic.3. To keep occupied; engage: She was tied up in a meeting all morning. The phone was tied up for an hour.4. To place (funds) so as to make inaccessible for other uses: tied up her cash in long-term investments.Idioms: tie one on Slang To become intoxicated; go on a drinking spree. tie the knot Slang 1. To get married.2. To perform a marriage ceremony.

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[Middle English teien, from Old English tīgan; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.]

tied

(taɪd) adj1. (Commerce) (of a public house, retail shop, etc) obliged to sell only the beer, products, etc, of a particular producer: a tied house; tied outlet. 2. (Law) (of a house or cottage) rented out to the tenant for as long as he or she is employed by the owner3. (Banking & Finance) (of a loan) made by one nation to another on condition that the money is spent on goods or services provided by the lending nation

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	tied - bound or secured closely; "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken"trussedbound - confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages"
	2.	tied - bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection; "people tied by blood or marriage"united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front"
	3.	tied - fastened with strings or cords; "a neatly tied bundle"fasteneduntied, unfastened - not tied
	4.	tied - closed with a lace; "snugly laced shoes"laced
	5.	tied - of the score in a contest; "the score is tied"level, evenequal - having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law"

Translations

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