tie

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tie

He ties his necktie in a neat Windsor knot before leaving for work.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To fasten, attach, or secure with a cord, rope, or similar material: The primary meaning is to bind or connect objects together.
    • To form a knot or bow: To create a specific fastening, especially in items like neckwear or shoelaces.
    • To finish a contest with an equal score: To have the same number of points or goals as an opponent, resulting in a draw.
    • To restrict or limit: To bind someone or something to a particular condition, place, or obligation.
    • To unite or connect in a non-physical sense: To create social, emotional, or legal bonds between people or entities.

  2. Noun:

    • A strip of material worn around the neck: A long piece of cloth, typically worn by men, fastened under the collar and knotted at the front.
    • A cord or string used for fastening: An object used to bind things together.
    • An equal score in a game or contest: A situation where competitors finish with identical results; a draw.
    • A connection or bond: A social, familial, or professional relationship.
    • A structural beam or brace: A horizontal piece used in construction or railway tracks to hold parts together.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb:

    • Please tie your shoelaces before you trip. (To fasten with a knot.)
    • The two teams will tie if neither scores again. (To finish with an equal score.)
    • His new job ties him to the city. (To restrict or bind.)
    • The ceremony will tie them together in marriage. (To unite legally or emotionally.)

  • Noun:

    • He wore a silk tie with his suit. (A necktie.)
    • The game ended in a tie, so they will play again. (An equal score; a draw.)
    • She has strong family ties to her hometown. (Connections or bonds.)
    • The railroad tie needs to be replaced. (A structural beam supporting a rail.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to tie the knot": To get married.

    • They finally decided to tie the knot after ten years together.

  • "to tie one's hands": To restrict someone's freedom of action.

    • The strict budget ties my hands when it comes to new projects.

  • "to tie in with": To be connected or associated with something.

    • Her research ties in with recent developments in the field.
Variants and Related Words

  • Tied (adj): Fastened with a tie; restricted.

    • He arrived with his hands tied behind his back.

  • Tie-up (n): A stoppage or connection.

    • The traffic tie-up delayed us for an hour.

  • Tiebreaker (n): A means of deciding a winner from contestants who are tied.

    • They used a penalty shootout as a tiebreaker.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Bind, fasten, secure, attach, connect, lash, restrict, equalize.
  • Noun: Necktie, cravat, draw, deadlock, bond, link, connection, beam.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Tie down: To restrict or limit someone's freedom.

    • He didn't want a job that would tie him down.

  • Tie up:

    • To fasten securely with rope or cord.
      • Tie up the boat at the dock.
    • To occupy or engage completely.
      • I'm tied up in meetings all day.
    • To bring to a standstill.
      • The accident tied up traffic.

  • Tie in: To connect or be consistent with something.

    • How does this theory tie in with the existing data?
Related Idioms

  • Fit to be tied: Extremely angry or upset.

    • He was fit to be tied when he heard the news.

  • Tie yourself in knots: To become very confused or anxious when trying to explain or do something.

    • She tied herself in knots trying to answer the simple question.
tie

He ties his necktie in a neat Windsor knot before leaving for work.

Verb
  1. unite musical notes by a tie
  2. make by tying pieces together
    • The fishermen tied their flies
  3. perform a marriage ceremony
    • The minister married us on Saturday
    • We were wed the following week
    • The couple got spliced on Hawaii
  4. create social or emotional ties
    • The grandparents want to bond with the child
  5. form a knot or bow in
    • tie a necktie
  6. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
    • Tie the ropes together
    • Link arms
  7. limit or restrict to
    • I am tied to UNIX
    • These big jets are tied to large airports
  8. finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
    • The teams drew a tie
  9. fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    • They tied their victim to the chair
Noun
  1. a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
    • he needed a tie for the packages
  2. one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
    • the British call a railroad tie a sleeper
  3. (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
  4. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
    • the game ended in a draw
    • their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie
  5. a fastener that serves to join or connect
    • the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction
  6. a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
    • he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam
  7. equality of score in a contest
  8. a social or business relationship
    • a valuable financial affiliation
    • he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
    • many close associations with England
  9. neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
    • he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
    • he wore a vest and tie

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