tie (t )v. tied, ty·ing (t  ng), 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 up1. 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.
[Middle English tien, from Old English t gan; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.] |
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
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| Adj. | 1. | tied - bound or secured closely; "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken"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" |
| 4. | tied - closed with a lace; "snugly laced shoes" |
| 5. | tied - of the score in a contest; "the score is tied"equal - having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law" |