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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

   Scrabble Points: 3

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTIE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TIE definition: 1. to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tieTie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TIE is to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie. How to use tie in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › tieTIE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tie definition: to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted. See examples of TIE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTIE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When you tie something or when something ties, you close or fasten it using a bow or knot. He pulled on his heavy suede shoes and tied the laces. [VERB noun] ...a long white thing around his neck that tied in front in a floppy bow. [VERB] Synonyms: do up, knot, make a bow in, make a knot in More Synonyms of tie.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tieTie - definition of tie by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to bind or fasten with a cord, string, or the like: to tie a bundle. 2. to fasten by tightening and knotting the string or strings of: to tie one's shoes. 3. to draw or fasten together into a knot or bow: to tie one's shoelaces. 4. to form by looping and interlacing, as a knot or bow.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTIE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TIE definition: 1. to fasten something with string, rope, etc: 2. to make a knot in a piece of string, rope, etc…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tieTie - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A tie is a thin piece of cloth that's knotted around the neck, an accessory worn by men on formal occasions. You may wear a tie to graduation, a wedding, or if you're just trying to impress someone.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › tieTie Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Tie definition: To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtie verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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    [transitive] to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to fasten somebody/something with string, rope, etc. tie something + adv./prep. She tied the newspapers in a bundle. He had to tie her hands together. They tied him to a chair with cable. I tie back my hair when I'm cooking. The box was tied with plastic string.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tietie | meaning of tie in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    tie meaning, definition, what is tie: to fasten things together or hold them i...: Learn more.