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   tie

   /tʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. attach or fasten with string or similar cord: "they tied Max to a chair" Similar bindtie uptetherhitchstraptrussfetterropechainmake fastmoorlashattachfastenfixsecurejoinconnectlinkcoupleOpposite untie
   • ▪ fasten (something) to or round someone or something by means of its strings or by forming the ends into a knot or bow: "Lewis tied on his apron" Similar do upknotmake a knot inmake a bow inlace
   • ▪ form (a string, ribbon, or lace) into a knot or bow: "Renwick bent to tie his shoelace"
   • ▪ form (a knot or bow) in a ribbon, lace, etc.: "tie a knot in one end of the cotton"
   • ▪ be fastened with a knot or bow: "a sarong which ties at the waist"
   • 2. restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation or place: "she didn't want to be like her mother, tied to a feckless man" Similar restrictrestrainlimitconstrainconfinecramphamperhinderimpedetie downinterfere withslowobstructblockhandicaphamstringshackleencumberinhibitcheckcurbtie someone's handscramp someone's stylerare:cumbertrammelrestrictrestrainlimitconstrainconfinecramphamperhinderimpedetie downinterfere withslowobstructblockhandicaphamstringshackleencumberinhibitcheckcurbtie someone's handscramp someone's stylerare:cumbertrammel
   • 3. connect; link: "more firms are realizing that their fate is tied to the community in which they operate" Similar linkcoupleconnectrelatejoinmarrywedmake conditional onbind up withbundle with
   • ▪ hold together by a crosspiece or tie: "ceiling joists are used to tie the rafter feet"
   • ▪ unite (written notes) by a tie.
   • ▪ perform (two notes) as one unbroken note.
   • 4. achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team: "Norman needed a par to tie with Nicklaus" Similar drawbe equalbe evenbe neck and neckbe level

   noun

   • 1. a piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something: "he tightened the tie of his robe" Similar lacestringcordligaturewirebondfetterlinkfasteningfastener
   • ▪ a shoe tied with a lace. US
   • 2. a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together.
   • ▪ short for cross tie North American
   • ▪ a curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch indicating that they are to be played for the combined duration of their time values.
   • 3. a thing that unites or links people: "it is important that we keep family ties strong" Similar bondconnectionlinkliaisonattachmentassociationkinshipaffiliationallegiancefriendshipcordsunionrelationshiprelatednessinterdependence
   • ▪ a thing that restricts someone's freedom of action: "some cities and merchants were freed from feudal ties" Similar restrictioncurblimitationconstraintobligationcommitmentrestrainthindrancecheckobstructionencumbranceimpedimenthandicap
   • 4. a strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man's smart or formal outfit: "his hand went up to his collar and started to loosen his tie" Similar necktieneckwear
   • 5. a result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw: "there was a tie for first place" Similar drawdead heatdeadlockstalemate
   • ▪ a game in which the scores are level and both sides have completed their innings, as distinct from a draw (a game left incomplete through lack of time).
   • 6. a sports match between two or more players or teams in which the winners proceed to the next round of the competition: British "Swindon Town have won themselves a third round tie against Oldham" Similar contestfixturematchgameeventtrialtesttest matchmeetingboutfightprizefightduelquarter-finalsemi-finalfinalfriendlyderbylocal derbyplay-offreplayrematchclashplaydownsplitarchaic:tourney

   Word Origin Old Englishtīgan (verb), tēah (noun), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tieless adjective

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   5 days ago · An expert guide on how to wear a tie, from picking the right width for your body type, to the colours and patterns that work best with your shirts, to matching your tie to the occasion.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · The types of ties available to you are seemingly endless. Learn about the different types of ties and find the best fit for your lifestyle.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tyingTying Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · ty· ing. : of, relating to, or being an arrangement or agreement in which a seller will sell a product to a buyer only if the buyer will also buy another product. also: of or being the product that will not be sold without the other. Note: A tying arrangement violates antitrust laws.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › string tieString tie - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · /strɪŋ taɪ/ IPA guide. Other forms: string ties. Definitions of string tie. noun. a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "String tie." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/string tie. Accessed 28 May. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › necktieNecktie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 6, 2024 · noun. neck· tie ˈnek-ˌtī. : a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front. especially : four-in-hand. Examples of necktie in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web The Langsdorf necktie that emerged early in the twentieth century was, to be sure, hideously uncomfortable.

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   5 days ago · The Biden campaign has attacked Donald J. Trump’s ties to the conservative policy plan that would amass power in the executive branch, though it is not his official platform. By Simon J. Levien ...