tied

tie  (t)

v. tied, ty·ing (tng), ties

v.tr.

1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.

2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.

3.

a. To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.

b. To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.

4. To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.

5. To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.

6.

a. To equal (an opponent or an opponent's score) in a contest.

b. To equal an opponent's score in (a contest): tied the game with minutes remaining.

7. Music To join (notes) by a tie.

v.intr.

1. To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.

2. To achieve equal scores in a contest.

n.

1. A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.

2. Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.

3. A necktie.

4. A beam or rod that joins parts and gives support.

5. One of the beams, usually made of wood, that are laid across a railroad bed to secure the rails.

6.

a. An equality of scores, votes, or performance in a contest: The election ended in a tie.

b. A contest so resulting; a draw.

7. Music A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration.

Phrasal Verbs:

tie in

To bring into or have a close or effective relation; connect or coordinate: two events that do not tie in; tying the movie promotion in with the book sales.

tie into

To attack energetically.

tie up

1. Nautical To secure or be secured to a shore or pier; dock.

2. To impede the progress of; block: The accident tied up traffic.

3. To keep occupied; engage: She was tied up in a meeting all morning. The phone was tied up for an hour.

4. To place (funds) so as to make inaccessible for other uses: tied up her cash in long-term investments.

Idioms:

tie one on Slang

To become intoxicated; go on a drinking spree.

tie the knot Slang

1. To get married.

2. To perform a marriage ceremony.

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[Middle English tien, from Old English tgan; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.]

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tied

Adjective

Brit

1. (of a public house) allowed to sell beer from only one particular brewery

2. (of a house) rented out to the tenant for as long as he or she is employed by the owner

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	tied - bound or secured closely; "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken" trussed bound - confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages"
	2.	tied - bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection; "people tied by blood or marriage" united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front"
	3.	tied - fastened with strings or cords; "a neatly tied bundle" fastened untied, unfastened - not tied
	4.	tied - closed with a lace; "snugly laced shoes" laced
	5.	tied - of the score in a contest; "the score is tied" level, even equal - having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law"