tethered

Thân thiện

The dog is tethered to a post in the backyard.

Definition

Adjective 1. Confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain: Describes something that is tied up or fastened, limiting its movement or range. It often implies being physically secured to a specific point or being figuratively constrained.

Usage

The adjective "tethered" is used to describe a state of being physically fastened or figuratively bound to something, preventing free movement or action. It is often followed by the preposition "to."

Examples

• The goat was tethered to a post in the field.
• She felt tethered to her desk by the enormous amount of paperwork.
• The balloon remained tethered to the child's wrist.
• In the early days of mobile phones, users were tethered to a wall socket to recharge the battery.

Advanced Usage

• "Tethered" in technology: Commonly used to describe a device that has a physical connection to another device or a network, as opposed to being wireless.
  • The camera can operate in tethered mode, connected directly to the computer for instant image transfer.
• "Tethered" in a figurative/emotional sense: Used to describe a feeling of being emotionally or psychologically bound to a person, place, or situation.
  • Despite traveling the world, his heart remained tethered to his hometown.

Variants and Related Words

• Tether (verb): To fasten or confine with a rope, chain, or similar restraint.
  • They tethered the boat to the dock.
• Tether (noun): The rope, chain, or similar restraint used for fastening.
  • The dog broke its tether and ran free.

Synonyms

• Tied: Fastened or attached with a string, cord, or rope.
• Leashed: Specifically fastened with a leash, typically for an animal.
• Mooring: The act of making fast (a vessel) with cables or anchors.
• Shackled: Chained or fettered.
• Anchored: Held firmly in place.

Antonyms

• Untethered: Released from a tether; free.
• Unfettered: Released from restraint; unrestrained.
• Unleashed: Released from a leash or restraint.
• Free: Able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another.
• Unbound: Released from bonds or restraints.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "At the end of one's tether" (Idiom): To have no patience or energy left to deal with something; to be extremely annoyed or upset.
  • After the third complaint today, I'm at the end of my tether.
• Tethering (noun): The act or practice of fastening or confining with a tether. In technology, it refers to sharing a device's internet connection with another via a physical cable or short-range wireless link.
  • Mobile tethering allows your laptop to use your phone's data plan.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain