Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense ties, present participle tying, past tense, past participle tied
1. verb
If you tie two things together or tie them, you fasten them together with a knot.
He tied the ends of the plastic bag together. [VERB noun adverb/preposition]
Mr Saunders tied her hands and feet. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: fasten, bind, join, unite More Synonyms of tie
2. verb
If you tie something or someone in a particular place or position, you put them there and fastenthem using rope or string.
He had tied the dog to one of the trees near the canal. [VERB noun + to]
He tied her hands behind her back. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
3. verb
If you tie a piece of string or cloth around something or tie something with a piece of string or cloth, you put the piece of string or cloth around it and fastenthe ends together.
She tied her scarf over her head. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
Roll the meat and tie it with string. [VERB noun + with]
Dad handed me a big box wrapped in gold foil and tied with a red ribbon. [V-ed + with]
4. verb
If you tie a knot or bow in something or tie something in a knot or bow, you fasten the ends together.
He took a short length of rope and swiftly tied a slip knot. [VERB noun]
She tied a knot in her scarf. [VERB noun + in]
She grabbed her hair in both hands and swept it back, tying it in a loose knot. [V n in n]
She wore a checked shirt tied in a knot above the navel. [VERB-ed]
5. verb
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. countable noun
A tie is a long narrow piece of cloth that is worn round the neck under a shirt collar and tied in a knot at the front. Ties are worn mainly by men.
Jason had taken off his jacket and loosened his tie.
Synonyms: necktie, cravat, neckerchief More Synonyms of tie
7. verb [usually passive]
If one thing is tiedto another or two things are tied, the two things have a close connection or link.
Their cancers are not so clearly tied to radiation exposure. [beVERB-ed + to]
My social life and business life are closely tied. [beVERB-ed]
Synonyms: relate, link, connect, unite More Synonyms of tie
8. verb [usually passive]
If you are tiedto a particular place or situation, you are forced to accept it and cannot change it.
They had children and were consequently tied to the school holidays. [beVERB-ed + to]
I wouldn't like to be tied to catching the last train home. [beV-ed to n/-ing]
Synonyms: restrict, limit, confine, hold More Synonyms of tie
9. countable noun [usually plural]
Ties are the connections you have with people or a place.
Quebec has always had particularly close ties to France. [+ to]
I can't find any tie between her and the town.
Louise herself had family ties in Nimes.
10. countable noun
Railroad ties are large heavy beams that support the rails of a railway track.
[US]regional note: in BRIT, use sleepers
11. verb
If two people tie in a competition or game or if they tiewith each other, they have the same number of points or the same degree of success.
Both teams had tied on points and goal difference. [VERB]
We tied with Spain in fifth place. [VERB + with]
Synonyms: draw, be even, be level, be neck and neck More Synonyms of tie
Tie is also a noun.
The first game ended in a tie.
12. countable noun
In sport, a tie is a match that is part of a competition. The losers leave the competition and the winners go on to the next round.
[mainly British]
They'll meet the winners of the first round tie.
Synonyms: match, game, contest, fixture More Synonyms of tie
13. See also black tie, bow tie, old school tie, tied
14. your hands are tied
15. to tie the knot
16. to tie yourself in knots
Phrasal verbs:
See tie down
See tie in with
See tie up
See tie up with
More Synonyms of tie
tie in British English
(taɪ)
verbWord forms: ties, tying or tied
1. (whentr, often foll by up)
to fasten or be fastened with string, thread, etc
2.
to make (a knot or bow) in (something)
to tie a knot
tie a ribbon
3. (transitive)
to restrict or secure
4.
to equal the score of a competitor or fellow candidate
5. (transitive) informal
to unite in marriage
6. music
a.
to execute (two successive notes of the same pitch) as though they formed one note of composite time value
b.
to connect (two printed notes) with a tie
7. fit to be tied
noun
8.
a bond, link, or fastening
9.
a restriction or restraint
10.
a string, wire, ribbon, etc, with which something is tied
11.
a long narrow piece of material worn, esp by men, under the collar of a shirt, tied in a knot close to the throat with the ends hanging down the front
US name: necktie
12.
a.
an equality in score, attainment, etc, in a contest
b.
the match or competition in which such a result is attained
13.
a structural member carrying tension, such as a tie beam or tie rod
14. sport, British
a match or game in an eliminating competition
a cup tie
15. (usually plural)
a shoe fastened by means of laces
16. the US and Canadian name for sleeper (sense 3)
17. music
a slur connecting two notes of the same pitch indicating that the sound is to be prolonged for their joint time value
18. surveying
one of two measurements running from two points on a survey line to a point of detail to fix its position
19. lacemaking another name for bride2
Word origin
Old English tīgan to tie; related to Old Norse teygja to draw, stretch out, Old English tēon to pull; see tug, tow1, tight
tie in American English
(taɪ)
verb transitiveWord forms: tied, ˈtying or ˈtieing
1.
to fasten, attach, or bind together or to something else, as with string, cord, or rope made secure by knotting, etc.
to tie someone's hands, to tie a boat to a pier
2.
a.
to draw together or join the parts, ends, or sides of by tightening and knotting laces, strings, etc.
to tie one's shoes
b.
to make by fastening together parts
to tie fishing flies
3.
a.
to make (a knot or bow)
b.
to make a knot or bow in
to tie one's necktie
4.
to fasten, connect, join, or bind in any way
tied by common interests
5.
to confine; restrain; restrict
6.
a.
to equal the score or achievement of, as in a contest
b.
to equal (a score, record, etc.)
7. Informal
to join in marriage
8. Music
to connect with a tie
verb intransitive
9.
to be capable of being tied; make a tie
10.
to make an equal score or achievement, as in a contest
noun
11.
a string, lace, cord, etc. used to tie things
12.
something that connects, binds, or joins; bond; link
a business tie, ties of affection
13.
something that confines, limits, or restricts
legal ties
14.
necktie
15.
a beam, rod, etc. that holds together parts of a building and strengthens against stress
16. US
any of the parallel crossbeams to which the rails of a railroad are fastened
17.
a.
an equality of scores, votes, achievement, etc. in a contest
b.
a contest or match in which there is such an equality; draw; stalemate
18. [pl.]
low shoes fastened with laces, as oxfords
19. Music
a curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be held unbroken for the duration of their combined values
adjective
20.
that has been tied, or made equal
a tie score
Idioms:
tie down
tie in
tie into
tie off
tie one on
tie up
SYNONYMY NOTE: tie, bind are often interchangeable, but in discriminating use, , tie specif. implies the connection of one thing with another by means of a rope, string,etc. which can be knotted [to tie a horse to a hitching post], and bind suggests the use of an encircling band which holds two or more things firmly together[to bind someone's legs]; fasten, a somewhat more general word, implies a joining of one thing to another, as by tying,binding, gluing, nailing, pinning, etc.; , attach emphasizes the joining of two or more things in order to keep them together as aunit [to attach one's references to an application]
OPPOSITES: separate, part
Word origin
ME tien < OE tigan, tegan; akin to teag, a rope: for IE base see tow1
But this time they were stunned in the early stages of an oldfashioned cup tie.
The Sun (2017)
This is the most substantive passage in a speech which otherwise is tied together by bluster.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He looked so hot in his suit and bow tie.
The Sun (2016)
She declined to answer questions and covered up in a blue trouser suit tied around the waist.
The Sun (2016)
His choice for the final day of a red tie with white spots was almost timid.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Spurs are also working flat out to tie down a string of their top players to lengthy new deals.
The Sun (2016)
We'd probably prefer an away tie at one of the big clubs.
The Sun (2017)
The results failed to show any family tie.
The Sun (2012)
There was a lot of tweed and at least one bow tie.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Does this tie go with this jacket?
Christianity Today (2000)
Tie with kitchen string and stick it into the pot of beans.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
What is the goal to which compensation rewards are tied?
Geoffrey A. Moore LIVING ON THE FAULT LINE, REVISED EDITION (2002)
We are a goal down in a cup tie.
The Sun (2015)
We go through our lives knowing only how to tie one or two knots.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They are also tying yellow ribbons to trees to highlight their cause.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You in your nice suit and tie and all that.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Today he wears brown and white saddle shoes and a pink bow tie to match his socks.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is easy to take off and tie around your waist while running.
The Sun (2006)
It was more fun watching him tie knots and build canoes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The bikes had numbers tied to the front.
The Sun (2012)
Tie the neck loosely and get it to its new home as fast as possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Tie them together using string rope or rags.
The Sun (2014)
It should be the bow that ties the gift together.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Tomatoes should be well established but need their first tie to canes.
The Sun (2011)
And strips of cloth had been tied around the reserve chute so that it could not be opened either.
The Sun (2007)
The British video games industry is competing with one hand tied behind its back.
The Sun (2011)
The quarter-finals without doubt saw the finest tie of the Competition.
Barrett, J (ed) ITF World of Tennis (1993)
In other languages
tie
British English: tie /taɪ/ NOUN
necktie A tie is a long, narrow piece of cloth that you tie a knot in and wear around your neck with a shirt.
American English: tie
Arabic: رِبَاطُ العُنْق
Brazilian Portuguese: gravata
Chinese: 领带
Croatian: kravata
Czech: kravata
Danish: slips
Dutch: stropdas
European Spanish: corbata
Finnish: solmio
French: cravate
German: Schlips
Greek: γραβάτα
Italian: cravatta
Japanese: ネクタイ
Korean: 넥타이
Norwegian: slips
Polish: krawat
European Portuguese: gravata
Romanian: cravată
Russian: узел
Latin American Spanish: corbata
Swedish: slips
Thai: เนคไท
Turkish: kravat
Ukrainian: краватка
Vietnamese: cà vạt
British English: tie /taɪ/ VERB
If you tie something, you fasten it with string or a rope.
He tied the horse to the fence.
American English: tie
Arabic: يَرْبُطُ
Brazilian Portuguese: amarrar
Chinese: 扎
Croatian: vezati
Czech: svázat
Danish: binde
Dutch: vastknopen
European Spanish: atar
Finnish: sitoa
French: attacher
German: binden
Greek: δένω
Italian: legare
Japanese: 縛る
Korean: 매다
Norwegian: knytte
Polish: przywiązać
European Portuguese: amarrar
Romanian: a lega
Russian: завязывать
Latin American Spanish: atar
Swedish: knyta
Thai: ผูกให้แน่น
Turkish: bağlamak kravat vb
Ukrainian: прив'язувати
Vietnamese: buộc
All related terms of 'tie'
tie in
to come or bring into a certain relationship ; coordinate
tie-on
fastened by tying on
tie up
When you tie something up , you fasten string or rope round it so that it is firm or secure .
bow tie
A bow tie is a tie in the form of a bow. Bow ties are usually worn by men , especially for formal occasions .
cup tie
In sports, especially football , a cup tie is a match between two teams who are taking part in a competition in which the prize is a cup.
hog-tie
If someone hog-ties an animal or a person, they tie their legs together, or they tie their arms and legs together.
tie-dye
If a piece of cloth or a garment is tie-dyed , it is tied in knots and then put into dye, so that some parts become more deeply coloured than others.
tie off
to make (a rope or line) fast
tie-pin
A tie-pin is a thin narrow object with a pin on it which is used to pin a person's tie to their shirt .
tie rod
any rod- or bar-shaped structural member designed to prevent the separation of two parts, as in a vehicle
black tie
A black tie event is a formal social event such as a party at which people wear formal clothes called evening dress.
bola tie
See bolo tie Also called : bola
bolo tie
a cord, worn as a necktie , with an ornamented fastening for adjusting the neck loop
cable tie
a fastening device, usually plastic , that can form a loop around cables to hold them together
tie beam
a horizontal beam that serves to prevent two other structural members from separating, esp one that connects two corresponding rafters in a roof or roof truss
tie-break
A tie-break is an extra game which is played in a tennis match when the score in a set is 6-6. The player who wins the tie-break wins the set.
tie clasp
a decorative clasp for fastening a necktie to the shirt front
tie clip
a clip , often ornamental , which holds a tie in place against a shirt
tie down
A person or thing that ties you down restricts your freedom in some way.
tie-dyed
(of textiles ) given a pattern by tie-dyeing
tie into
to attack vigorously
tie line
a telephone line between two private branch exchanges or private exchanges that may or may not pass through a main exchange
tie tack
a pin used to fasten a tie to the front of a shirt
twist-tie
a short, slender wire covered as with paper or plastic , twisted to tie closed a plastic bag or other wrapper
white tie
a white bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress
kipper tie
a very wide tie , often brightly coloured and patterned
school tie
→ old school tie
string tie
a very narrow tie , usually tied in a bow
tie-breaker
A tie-breaker is an extra question or round that decides the winner of a competition or game when two or more people have the same score at the end .
tie-dyeing
a method of dyeing textiles to produce patterns by tying sections of the cloth together so that they will not absorb the dye
tongue-tie
a congenital condition in which the tongue has restricted mobility as the result of an abnormally short frenulum
Windsor tie
a wide silk tie worn in a floppy bow
tie one on
to get drunk
tie-and-dye
a method of dyeing textiles to produce patterns by tying sections of the cloth together so that they will not absorb the dye
tie in with
If something such as an idea or fact ties in with or ties up with something else, it is consistent with it or connected with it.
tie-on label
a label that is fastened by tying on
tie the knot
to get married
tie up with
Englishman's tie
a type of knot for tying together heavy ropes
old school tie
When people talk about the old school tie , they are referring to the situation in which people who attended the same public school use their positions of influence to help each other.
to tie the knot
If you say that two people tie the knot , you mean that they get married .
tietac
a pin used to fasten a tie to the front of a shirt
the old school tie
said to refer to the belief that men who have been to the most famous British private schools use their positions of influence to help other men who went to the same school as themselves
tie-clip microphone
a small microphone that is clipped to a person's tie
ghillie
a type of tongueless shoe with lacing up the instep , originally worn by the Scots
tie someone in knots
to confuse someone by using clever arguments, so that they cannot argue or think clearly any longer
tie yourself in knots
to make yourself confused or anxious , and so you are not able to think clearly about things
to tie yourself in knots
If you tie yourself in knots , you get very confused and anxious .
tieclasp
a clip , often ornamental, which holds a tie in place against a shirt
贴(貼)了邮(郵)票的 tiēle yóupiào de ⇒ The letter wasn't stamped. → 这封信没有贴邮票。 Zhè fēng xìn méiyǒu tiē yóupiào.
against
( leaning on, touching ) 紧(緊)靠在 jǐnkào zài ⇒ He stood the ladder against the wall. → 他把梯子紧靠在墙上。 Tā bǎ tīzi jǐn kào zài qiáng shang. ⇒ She pressed her nose against the window. → 她把鼻子紧贴在窗户上。 Tā bǎ bízi jǐn tiē zài chuānghù shang.
to tie (with sb)
( Sport (与(與)某人)打成平局 (yǔ mǒurén) dǎchéng píngjú
1 (verb)
Definition
to fasten or be fastened with string, rope, etc.
He tied the ends of the plastic bag together.
Synonyms
fasten
Use screws to fasten the shelf to the wall.
bind
Bind the ends of the card together with thread.
join
unite
link
connect
attach
Attach labels to things before you file them away.
knot
truss
The intruders trussed him with the bandage.
interlace
Opposites
loose
,
undo
,
untie
,
unfasten
,
free
,
release
, separate,
unhitch
,
unknot
2 (verb)
Definition
to fasten or be fastened with string, rope, etc.
She tied her horse to a fence post.
Synonyms
tether
He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree.
secure
He secured the boat and then came to join us.
rope
I roped myself to the chimney.
moor
She had moored her boat on the right bank of the river.
lash
Secure the anchor by lashing it to the rail.
make fast
3 (verb)
He pulled on his heavy shoes and tied the shoelaces.
Synonyms
do up
knot
He knotted the bandanna around his neck.
make a bow in
make a knot in
4 (verb)
Definition
to restrict or limit
I wouldn't like to be tied to catching the last train home.
Synonyms
restrict
a move to restrict the number of students on campus at any one time
limit
He limited payments on the country's foreign debt.
confine
hold
He was held in an arm lock.
bind
All are bound by the same strict etiquette.
restrain
Police restrained her on July 28.
hamper
I was hampered by a lack of information.
hinder
Opposites
free
,
release
5 (verb)
My social life and business life are closely tied.
Synonyms
relate
link
the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France
connect
There is no evidence to connect him to the robberies.
I wouldn't have connected the two events if you hadn't said that.
unite
They have agreed to unite their efforts to bring peace.
join
The opened link is used to join the two ends of the chain.
couple
marry
It will be difficult to marry his two interests – cooking and sport.
6 (verb)
Both teams had tied on points and goal difference.
Synonyms
draw
be even
be level
be neck and neck
match
We matched them in every department of the game.
equal
No amount of money can equal memories like that.
1 (noun)
Definition
a string, wire, etc., with which something is tied
little empire-line coats with ribbon ties
Synonyms
fastening
His fingers found the fastening and opened it.
binding
link
They hope to cement close links with Moscow.
band
He placed a metal band around the injured kneecap.
bond
He managed to break free of his bonds.
joint
Cut the stem just below a leaf joint.
connection
Check radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections.
string
He held out a small bag tied with string.
rope
knot
One lace had broken and been tied in a knot.
cord
The door had been tied shut with a length of nylon cord.
fetter
ligature
2 (noun)
He had taken off his jacket and loosened his tie.
Synonyms
necktie
cravat
neckerchief
3 (noun)
Definition
a bond or link
She had family ties in France.
Synonyms
bond
the bond that linked them
relationship
Money problems place great stress on close family relationships.
connection
I no longer have any connection with my ex-husband's family.
duty
commitment
I've got too many commitments to take on anything more right now.
obligation
The companies failed to meet their obligation to plant new trees.
liaison
allegiance
a community driven by strong allegiances
affinity
The two plots share certain obvious affinities.
affiliation
The group has no affiliation to any political party.
kinship
She evidently felt a sense of kinship with the woman.
4 (noun)
Definition
the match or competition in which the scores or results are equal
The first game ended in a tie.
Synonyms
draw
The game ended in a draw.
dead heat
deadlock
Dembele broke the deadlock with a late goal.
stalemate
He said the war had reached a stalemate.
5 (noun)
Definition
a match in a knockout competition
(British
They'll meet the winners of the first-round tie.
Synonyms
match
He was watching a football match.
game
We won three games against Australia.
contest
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
fixture
meeting
event
major sporting events
trial
New evidence showed that he lied at the trial.
bout
This will be his eighth title bout in 19 months.
6 (noun)
Definition
a regular commitment that limits a person's freedom
It's a bit of a tie, going there every Sunday.
Synonyms
encumbrance
the encumbrance of an ankle-length dress
restriction
the restrictions of urban living
limitation
There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties.
check
There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.
handicap
Being a foreigner was not a handicap.
restraint
A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power.
hindrance
Higher rates have been a hindrance to economic recovery.
bind (informal)
Phrasal verbs
See tie in with something
See tie someone down
See tie something up
See tie something or someone up
subject word lists
See Ties and cravats
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affiliation
The group has no affiliation to any political party.
Synonyms
association,
union,
joining,
league,
relationship,
connection,
alliance,
combination,
coalition,
merging,
confederation,
incorporation,
amalgamation,
banding together
in the sense of affinity
Definition
a close similarity in appearance, structure, or quality
The two plots share certain obvious affinities.
Synonyms
similarity,
relationship,
relation,
connection,
alliance,
correspondence,
analogy,
resemblance,
closeness,
likeness,
compatibility,
kinship
in the sense of allegiance
Definition
loyalty or dedication to a person, cause, or belief
a community driven by strong allegiances
Synonyms
loyalty,
duty,
obligation,
devotion,
fidelity,
homage,
obedience,
adherence,
constancy,
faithfulness,
troth (archaic),
fealty
Synonyms of 'tie'
tie
Explore 'tie' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of attach
Definition
to join, fasten, or connect
Attach labels to things before you file them away.
Synonyms
affix,
stick,
secure,
bind,
unite,
add,
join,
couple,
link,
tie,
fix,
connect,
lash,
glue,
adhere,
fasten,
annex,
truss,
yoke,
append (formal),
make fast,
cohere,
subjoin,
bootstrap to
in the sense of band
Definition
a strip of some material, used to hold objects together
He placed a metal band around the injured kneecap.
Synonyms
bandage,
tie,
binding,
strip,
belt,
strap,
cord,
swathe,
fetter
in the sense of bind
Definition
to make secure, such as with a rope
Bind the ends of the card together with thread.
Synonyms
tie,
unite,
join,
stick,
secure,
attach,
wrap,
rope,
knot,
strap,
lash,
glue,
tie up,
hitch,
paste,
fasten,
truss,
make fast
in the sense of bind
Definition
to place under certain constraints
All are bound by the same strict etiquette.
Synonyms
restrict,
limit,
handicap,
confine,
detain,
restrain,
hamper,
inhibit,
hinder,
impede,
hem in,
keep within bounds or limits
in the sense of bout
Definition
a boxing, wrestling, or fencing match
This will be his eighth title bout in 19 months.
Synonyms
fight,
match,
battle,
competition,
struggle,
contest,
set-to (informal),
encounter,
engagement,
head-to-head,
boxing match
in the sense of check
Definition
a means to ensure against fraud or error
There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.
Synonyms
control,
limitation,
restraint,
constraint,
rein,
obstacle,
curb,
obstruction,
stoppage,
inhibition,
impediment,
hindrance,
damper
in the sense of commitment
Definition
an obligation, responsibility, or promise that restricts freedom of action
I've got too many commitments to take on anything more right now.
Synonyms
responsibility,
tie,
duty,
obligation,
liability,
engagement
in the sense of confine
Synonyms
hold back,
bind,
bound,
restrain,
repress,
clip someone's wings,
straiten
in the sense of connect
Definition
to associate in the mind
There is no evidence to connect him to the robberies.I wouldn't have connected the two events if you hadn't said that.
Synonyms
associate,
unite,
join,
couple,
league,
link,
mix,
relate,
pair,
ally,
identify,
combine,
affiliate,
correlate,
confederate,
lump together,
mention in the same breath,
think of together
in the sense of connection
Definition
a link or bond
Check radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections.
Synonyms
link,
coupling,
junction,
fastening,
tie,
portal,
USB port
Additional synonyms
in the sense of connection
I no longer have any connection with my ex-husband's family.
Synonyms
communication,
alliance,
commerce (literary),
attachment,
intercourse (formal),
liaison,
affinity,
affiliation,
union
in the sense of contest
Definition
a game or match in which people or teams compete
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
Synonyms
competition,
game,
match,
trial,
tournament,
head-to-head
in the sense of cord
Definition
string or thin rope made of twisted strands
The door had been tied shut with a length of nylon cord.
Synonyms
rope,
line,
string,
twine
in the sense of deadlock
Dembele broke the deadlock with a late goal.
Synonyms
tie,
draw,
stalemate,
impasse,
standstill,
gridlock,
standoff,
dead heat
in the sense of equal
Definition
to make or do something equal to
No amount of money can equal memories like that.
Synonyms
be as good as,
match,
compare with,
equate with,
measure up to,
be as great as
in the sense of event
Definition
any one contest in a sporting programme
major sporting events
Synonyms
competition,
game,
tournament,
contest,
bout
in the sense of game
Definition
a single contest in a series
We won three games against Australia.
Synonyms
match,
meeting,
event,
competition,
tournament,
clash,
contest,
round,
head-to-head
in the sense of hamper
Definition
to make it difficult for (someone or something) to move or progress
I was hampered by a lack of information.
Synonyms
hinder,
handicap,
hold up,
prevent,
restrict,
frustrate,
curb,
slow down,
restrain,
hamstring,
interfere with,
cramp,
thwart,
obstruct,
impede,
hobble,
fetter,
encumber,
trammel
in the sense of handicap
Definition
something that makes progress difficult
Being a foreigner was not a handicap.
Synonyms
disadvantage,
block,
barrier,
restriction,
obstacle,
limitation,
hazard,
drawback,
shortcoming,
stumbling block,
impediment,
albatross,
hindrance,
millstone,
encumbrance
in the sense of hindrance
Definition
an obstruction or snag
Higher rates have been a hindrance to economic recovery.
Synonyms
obstacle,
check,
bar,
block,
difficulty,
drag,
barrier,
restriction,
handicap,
limitation,
hazard,
restraint,
hitch,
drawback,
snag,
deterrent,
interruption,
obstruction,
stoppage,
stumbling block,
impediment,
encumbrance,
trammel
Additional synonyms
in the sense of hold
Definition
to restrain or keep back
He was held in an arm lock.
Synonyms
restrain,
constrain,
check,
bind,
curb,
hamper,
hinder,
HD
in the sense of join
Definition
to bring into contact
The opened link is used to join the two ends of the chain.
Synonyms
connect,
unite,
couple,
link,
marry,
tie,
combine,
attach,
knit,
cement,
adhere,
fasten,
annex,
add,
splice,
yoke,
append (formal)
in the sense of joint
Definition
a junction of two or more parts or objects
Cut the stem just below a leaf joint.
Synonyms
junction,
union,
link,
connection,
knot,
brace,
bracket,
seam,
hinge,
weld,
linkage,
intersection,
node,
articulation,
nexus
in the sense of kinship
Definition
the state of having common characteristics
She evidently felt a sense of kinship with the woman.
Synonyms
similarity,
relationship,
association,
bearing,
connection,
alliance,
correspondence,
affinity
in the sense of knot
Definition
to tie or fasten in a knot
He knotted the bandanna around his neck.
Synonyms
tie,
secure,
bind,
weave,
loop,
knit,
tether,
entangle
in the sense of knot
Definition
a decorative bow, such as of ribbon
One lace had broken and been tied in a knot.
Synonyms
connection,
tie,
bond,
joint,
bow,
loop,
braid,
splice,
rosette,
ligature
in the sense of lash
Definition
to bind or secure with rope, string, or cord
Secure the anchor by lashing it to the rail.
Synonyms
fasten,
join,
tie,
secure,
bind,
rope,
strap,
make fast
in the sense of limit
Definition
to restrict
He limited payments on the country's foreign debt.
Synonyms
restrict,
control,
check,
fix,
bound,
confine,
specify,
curb,
restrain,
ration,
hinder,
circumscribe,
hem in,
demarcate,
delimit,
put a brake on,
keep within limits,
straiten
in the sense of limitation
Definition
a restriction or controlling of quantity, quality, or achievement
There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties.
Synonyms
restriction,
control,
check,
block,
curb,
restraint,
constraint,
obstruction,
impediment
in the sense of link
Definition
to connect with or as if with links
the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France
Synonyms
connect,
join,
unite,
couple,
tie,
bind,
attach,
fasten,
yoke
Additional synonyms
in the sense of link
Definition
an emotional or logical relationship between people or things
They hope to cement close links with Moscow.
Synonyms
relationship,
association,
tie,
bond,
connection,
attachment,
liaison,
affinity,
affiliation
in the sense of marry
Definition
to fit together or unite
It will be difficult to marry his two interests – cooking and sport.
Synonyms
unite,
match,
join,
link,
tie,
bond,
ally,
merge,
knit,
unify,
splice,
yoke
in the sense of moor
Definition
to secure a ship or boat with cables, ropes, or anchors so that it remains in one place
She had moored her boat on the right bank of the river.
Synonyms
tie up,
fix,
secure,
anchor,
dock,
lash,
berth,
fasten,
make fast
in the sense of obligation
Definition
a sense of being in debt because of a service or favour
The companies failed to meet their obligation to plant new trees.
Synonyms
contract,
promise,
agreement,
understanding,
bond,
debt,
commitment,
engagement
in the sense of relationship
Definition
the dealings and feelings that exist between people or groups
Money problems place great stress on close family relationships.
Synonyms
association,
bond,
communications,
connection,
conjunction,
affinity,
rapport,
kinship
in the sense of restrain
Definition
to deprive (someone) of liberty
Police restrained her on July 28.
Synonyms
imprison,
hold,
arrest,
jail,
bind,
chain,
confine,
detain,
tie up,
lock up,
fetter,
manacle,
pinion
in the sense of restraint
Definition
a restraining or being restrained
A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power.
Synonyms
constraint,
limitation,
inhibition,
moderation,
hold,
control,
restriction,
prevention,
suppression,
hindrance,
curtailment
in the sense of restriction
the restrictions of urban living
Synonyms
limitation,
limit,
handicap,
constraint,
inhibition
in the sense of rope
Definition
to tie with a rope
I roped myself to the chimney.
Synonyms
tie,
bind,
moor,
lash,
hitch,
fasten,
tether,
pinion,
lasso
in the sense of secure
Definition
to attach; make fast or firm
He secured the boat and then came to join us.
Synonyms
moor,
anchor,
tie up,
lash,
berth,
hitch,
make fast
Additional synonyms
in the sense of stalemate
Definition
a situation in which further action by two opposing forces is impossible or will not achieve anything
He said the war had reached a stalemate.
Synonyms
deadlock,
draw,
tie,
impasse,
standstill
in the sense of string
Definition
thin cord or twine used for tying, hanging, or binding things
He held out a small bag tied with string.
Synonyms
cord,
yarn,
twine,
wire,
strand,
rope,
fibre,
thread,
hawser,
ligature
in the sense of trial
Definition
an investigation of a case in front of a judge to decide whether a person is innocent or guilty of a crime by questioning him or her and considering the evidence
New evidence showed that he lied at the trial.
Synonyms
hearing,
case,
court case,
inquiry,
contest,
tribunal,
lawsuit,
appeal,
litigation,
industrial tribunal,
court martial,
legal proceedings,
judicial proceedings,
judicial examination
in the sense of truss
Definition
to tie or bind (someone) up
The intruders trussed him with the bandage.
Synonyms
tie,
secure,
bind,
strap,
fasten,
tether,
pinion,
make fast,
bundle
in the sense of unite
Definition
to possess (a combination of qualities) at the same time
They have agreed to unite their efforts to bring peace.
Synonyms
join,
link,
combine,
couple,
marry,
wed,
blend,
incorporate,
merge,
consolidate,
unify,
fuse,
amalgamate,
coalesce,
meld
All related terms of 'tie'
tie in
link, connection, relation, relationship, association