tie down

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tie down

He uses a rope to tie down the luggage on the roof of the car.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To restrict someone's freedom, choices, or ability to act independently, often through obligations, responsibilities, or commitments.
    • To secure or fasten something firmly in place using ropes, straps, or similar restraints.
Usage
  • The primary meaning involves imposing a limitation or restriction, typically on a person.
  • The secondary meaning involves the physical act of fastening an object to prevent movement.
  • It is often used in passive constructions (e.g., "to be tied down").
Examples
  • Restrict Freedom:
    • The long-term contract tied him down and prevented him from accepting other job offers.
    • She didn't want to be tied down by a mortgage so she continued renting.
  • Secure Physically:
    • Before the storm, we need to tie down the patio furniture.
    • The cargo was securely tied down to the truck bed.
Advanced Usage
  • "to tie someone down to something": To bind someone to a specific agreement, promise, or detail.
    • They tried to tie him down to a specific delivery date, but he refused to commit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tie-down (noun): A device or strap used for securing something.
    • The pilot checked all the tie-downs on the aircraft's wings.
  • Tied down (adjective phrase): Describing a state of being restricted or obligated.
    • He felt too tied down in his current role.
Synonyms
  • Restrict, confine, bind, constrain (for the meaning of limiting freedom).
  • Fasten, secure, lash, strap (for the physical meaning).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Tie up: Can share the meaning of securing physically, but also means to make busy or occupy completely.
    • Please tie up the boat at the dock. (Secure)
    • The meeting tied me up all afternoon. (Made busy)
Related Idioms
  • To have one's hands tied: To be unable to act freely due to rules or restrictions.
    • I'd like to help, but my hands are tied by company policy.
tie down

He uses a rope to tie down the luggage on the roof of the car.

Verb
  1. restrain from independence by an obligation
    • He was tied down by his work
  2. secure with or as if with ropes
    • tie down the prisoners
    • tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed

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