bind

1 of 2

verb

ˈbīnd

bound ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bind (audio)

; binding

transitive verb

: to make secure by tying

His hands were bound with rope.

: to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds

… she was not wholly bound in mind by her middle-class existence

Delmore Schwartz

: to put under an obligation

binds himself with an oath

: to constrain with legal authority

The court's decision binds them to pay the fine.

: to wrap around with something so as to enclose or cover

A silk sash bound her waist.

: bandage

bind their wounds

: to fasten round about

when wreaths of laurel bound them

: to tie together

binding the wheat into sheaves

: to cause to stick together

tuna and celery bound by mayonnaise

: to take up and hold (as by chemical forces) : combine with

cellulose binds water

: constipate

Cheese tends to bind him.

: to make a firm commitment for

a handshake binds the deal

: to protect, strengthen, or decorate by a band or binding

a carpet bound with a gold edging

: to apply the parts of the cover to (a book)

: to set at work as an apprentice : indenture

He was bound out to a tailor for one year.

: to cause to have an emotional attachment

the emotional ties that bind us

: to fasten together

a pin bound the ends of the scarf

intransitive verb

: to form a cohesive mass

A little milk will help the ingredients bind.

: to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action

antibody binds to a specific antigen

: to hamper free movement or natural action

shorts that are guaranteed not to bind

: to become hindered from free operation

Rust caused the door to bind in its frame.

: to exert a restraining or compelling effect

a promise that binds

bind

2 of 2

noun

: something that binds

: the act of binding : the state of being bound

: a place where binding occurs

music : tie sense 3

: a position or situation in which one is hampered, constrained, or prevented from free movement or action

got a bind on his opponent

Example Sentences

Verb She bound her hair in a ponytail. The machine binds the hay into bales. He doesn't like to wear clothes that bind. Noun It's a real bind having to meet all these deadlines. with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

One will legally bind California to become carbon neutral by 2045.

George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Unlike antibodies, cytotoxic T cells cannot bind and recognize antigens directly.

William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Sulfates bind to dirt and oil and remove them from your hair.

Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 And the committee has yet to decide whether to make a criminal referral to the Justice Department, a step that would be entirely symbolic and would not bind federal prosecutors to the case against Mr. Trump, as it has been laid out in the hearings.

New York Times, 22 July 2022 An egg can bind, puff, gel, lighten, set, enrich, and garnish everything from chocolate éclairs to velvety crême brulée.

Ruby Tandoh, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 The pigment in hydrangea blooms can bind with aluminum, and this compound is responsible for the blue color.

Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2022 Regardless, Marc, Steven and Layla are able to bind Ammitt to Harrow now.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 6 May 2022 Researchers believe changes there help the virus bind more tightly to our cells and hide from frontline immune defenders called antibodies that try to block the virus from invading our cells.

Brenda Goodman, CNN, 3 May 2022

Noun

Ben's unexpected leap at the start of the new series puts Magic in a bind with his superiors, who will want answers about Ben's breach of protocol.

Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 18 July 2022 Aaron Judge singled and Anthony Rizzo walked, putting Johnny Cueto in a bind with one out in the first inning.

Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2022 Yi Dong found himself in a bind in the fall of 2015.

NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 Rivers took a call last week from the New Orleans Saints, who were in a similar bind with their top two quarterbacks on the reserve/COVID list.

Matthew Vantryon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2021 The district could find itself in a severe financial bind in the 2023-2024 school year if things don’t change, as the COVID-19 federal aid runs out, school district officials said.

Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2021 This creates less waste, but puts us in a bind in situations of uncertainty.

Mriga Kapadiya, Vogue, 14 May 2021 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply.

Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply.

CBS News, 26 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

bind 1 of 2

verb

ˈbīnd

bound

ˈbau̇nd

; binding

: to tie or wrap securely (as with string or rope) The machine binds the hay into bales.

: to hold or restrict by force or obligation

The oath binds you.

: to wrap or cover with a bandage

bind a wound

: to cause to be joined together closely

… the increased affection which comes to bind households…

Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

: to fasten together and enclose in a cover

bind a book

bind

2 of 2

noun

: a difficult situation I'm in a real bind.

Medical Definition

bind 1 of 2

verb

ˈbīnd

bound ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bind (audio)

; binding

transitive verb

: to wrap up (an injury) with a cloth : bandage

binding up the gash with clean gauze

: to take up and hold usually by chemical forces : combine with

cellulose binds water

: to make costive : constipate

intransitive verb

: to form a cohesive mass

: to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action

antibody binds to a specific antigen

: to hamper free movement

bind

2 of 2

noun

: something that binds

: the act of binding : the state of being bound see double bind

Legal Definition

bind

transitive verb

ˈbīnd

bound ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bind (audio)

; binding

: to make responsible for an obligation (as under a contract)

agents have the power to bind the insurer

R. I. Mehr

: to burden with an obligation

prevented married women from binding their property

J. H. Friedenthal et al.

: to exert control over : constrain by legal authority

this court is bound by precedent

: to bring (an insurance policy) into effect by an oral communication or a binder

bind 1 of 2

verb

as in to tie

to confine or restrain with or as if with chains prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

tie
constrain
chain
shackle
handcuff
enchain
fetter
confine
hamper
attach
lash
manacle
trammel
iron
pinion
gyve
fasten
enfetter
restrict
secure
link
hinder
bit
impede
hobble
hog-tie
limit
truss
curb
tangle
join
entangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unbind
liberate
release
rescue
loose
free
emancipate
undo
untie
unshackle
unfetter
detach
untangle
unfasten
disengage

as in to bandage

to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

bandage
heal
treat
swathe
dress
medicate
remedy
cure
attend
rehabilitate
doctor
minister (to)
mend
nurse
care (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unbandage

as in to thread

to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches

Synonyms & Similar Words

tie
thread
band
wire
rope
strap
truss
cord
knot
tether
twist
cinch
coil
tangle
leash
lash
gird
girt
wind
intertwine
entangle
snarl
interweave
lace
interlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unbind
untie
undo
unfasten
unloose
unleash
unlace
unravel
disentangle
unstrap
untangle
unwind
untwist
unstring
uncoil
unthread
unloosen
unsnarl
unlash
untether
untwine
unspool

bind

2 of 2

noun

as in pickle

a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind

Synonyms & Similar Words

pickle
predicament
dilemma
hole
fix
jam
swamp
corner
box
impasse
kettle of fish
rattrap
sticky wicket
rabbit hole
spot
mire
quagmire
difficulty
pinch
node
scrape
hot water
catch-22
soup
crisis
halt
jackpot
plight
trouble
deadlock
quandary
clutch
standstill
strait
emergency
logjam
stalemate
juncture
exigency
crossroad

as in chain

something that physically prevents free movement the store owner held the would-be burglar in a makeshift bind until the police officers could arrive

Synonyms & Similar Words

chain
handcuff(s)
bracelet
tie
shackle
bond
fetter
band
irons
trap
confinement
ligature
cuff(s)
constraint
holding
manacle(s)
restriction
hindrance
curb
collar
hold
restraint
trammel
net
entanglement
enslavement
captivity
imprisonment
straitjacket
hobble
incarceration
enchainment
straightjacket
immurement
fastener
hold-down

单词	bind
释义	bind 1 of 2 verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding transitive verb 1 a : to make secure by tying His hands were bound with rope. b : to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds … she was not wholly bound in mind by her middle-class existence Delmore Schwartz c : to put under an obligation binds himself with an oath d : to constrain with legal authority The court's decision binds them to pay the fine. 2 a : to wrap around with something so as to enclose or cover A silk sash bound her waist. b : bandage bind their wounds 3 : to fasten round about when wreaths of laurel bound them 4 : to tie together binding the wheat into sheaves 5 a : to cause to stick together tuna and celery bound by mayonnaise b : to take up and hold (as by chemical forces) : combine with cellulose binds water 6 : constipate Cheese tends to bind him. 7 : to make a firm commitment for a handshake binds the deal 8 : to protect, strengthen, or decorate by a band or binding a carpet bound with a gold edging 9 : to apply the parts of the cover to (a book) 10 : to set at work as an apprentice : indenture He was bound out to a tailor for one year. 11 : to cause to have an emotional attachment the emotional ties that bind us 12 : to fasten together a pin bound the ends of the scarf intransitive verb 1 a : to form a cohesive mass A little milk will help the ingredients bind. b : to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action antibody binds to a specific antigen 2 : to hamper free movement or natural action shorts that are guaranteed not to bind 3 : to become hindered from free operation Rust caused the door to bind in its frame. 4 : to exert a restraining or compelling effect a promise that binds bind 2 of 2 noun 1 a : something that binds b : the act of binding : the state of being bound c : a place where binding occurs 2 music : tie sense 3 3 : a position or situation in which one is hampered, constrained, or prevented from free movement or action got a bind on his opponent Phrases in a bind : in trouble seem to have gotten myself in a bind Synonyms Verb chain enchain enfetter fetter gyve handcuff manacle pinion shackle trammel Noun box catch-22 corner dilemma fix hole impasse jackpot [chiefly West] jam mire pickle predicament quagmire rabbit hole rattrap spot sticky wicket swamp See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She bound her hair in a ponytail. The machine binds the hay into bales. He doesn't like to wear clothes that bind. Noun It's a real bind having to meet all these deadlines. with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind Recent Examples on the Web Verb One will legally bind California to become carbon neutral by 2045. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Unlike antibodies, cytotoxic T cells cannot bind and recognize antigens directly. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Sulfates bind to dirt and oil and remove them from your hair. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 And the committee has yet to decide whether to make a criminal referral to the Justice Department, a step that would be entirely symbolic and would not bind federal prosecutors to the case against Mr. Trump, as it has been laid out in the hearings. New York Times, 22 July 2022 An egg can bind, puff, gel, lighten, set, enrich, and garnish everything from chocolate éclairs to velvety crême brulée. Ruby Tandoh, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022 The pigment in hydrangea blooms can bind with aluminum, and this compound is responsible for the blue color. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2022 Regardless, Marc, Steven and Layla are able to bind Ammitt to Harrow now. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 6 May 2022 Researchers believe changes there help the virus bind more tightly to our cells and hide from frontline immune defenders called antibodies that try to block the virus from invading our cells. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 3 May 2022 Noun Ben's unexpected leap at the start of the new series puts Magic in a bind with his superiors, who will want answers about Ben's breach of protocol. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 18 July 2022 Aaron Judge singled and Anthony Rizzo walked, putting Johnny Cueto in a bind with one out in the first inning. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2022 Yi Dong found himself in a bind in the fall of 2015. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 Rivers took a call last week from the New Orleans Saints, who were in a similar bind with their top two quarterbacks on the reserve/COVID list. Matthew Vantryon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2021 The district could find itself in a severe financial bind in the 2023-2024 school year if things don’t change, as the COVID-19 federal aid runs out, school district officials said. Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2021 This creates less waste, but puts us in a bind in situations of uncertainty. Mriga Kapadiya, Vogue, 14 May 2021 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply. CBS News, 26 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Old English bindan; akin to Old High German bintan to bind, Greek peisma cable, Sanskrit badhnāti he ties First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1b Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing bind bind off bind over double bind in a bind bind off bind over double bind in a bind Kids Definition bind 1 of 2 verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding 1 : to tie or wrap securely (as with string or rope) The machine binds the hay into bales. 2 : to hold or restrict by force or obligation The oath binds you. 3 : to wrap or cover with a bandage bind a wound 4 : to cause to be joined together closely … the increased affection which comes to bind households… Louisa May Alcott, Little Women 5 : to fasten together and enclose in a cover bind a book bind 2 of 2 noun : a difficult situation I'm in a real bind. Medical Definition bind 1 of 2 verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding transitive verb 1 : to wrap up (an injury) with a cloth : bandage binding up the gash with clean gauze 2 : to take up and hold usually by chemical forces : combine with cellulose binds water 3 : to make costive : constipate intransitive verb 1 a : to form a cohesive mass b : to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action antibody binds to a specific antigen 2 : to hamper free movement bind 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that binds 2 : the act of binding : the state of being bound see double bind Legal Definition bind transitive verb ˈbīnd bound ˈbau̇nd ; binding 1 a : to make responsible for an obligation (as under a contract) agents have the power to bind the insurer R. I. Mehr b : to burden with an obligation prevented married women from binding their property J. H. Friedenthal et al. 2 : to exert control over : constrain by legal authority this court is bound by precedent 3 : to bring (an insurance policy) into effect by an oral communication or a binder bind 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to tie to confine or restrain with or as if with chains prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tie constrain chain shackle handcuff enchain fetter confine hamper attach lash manacle trammel iron pinion gyve fasten enfetter restrict secure link hinder bit impede hobble hog-tie limit truss curb tangle join entangle Antonyms & Near Antonyms unbind liberate release rescue loose free emancipate undo untie unshackle unfetter detach untangle unfasten disengage See More 2 as in to bandage to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding Synonyms & Similar Words bandage heal treat swathe dress medicate remedy cure attend rehabilitate doctor minister (to) mend nurse care (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms unbandage 3 as in to thread to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches Synonyms & Similar Words tie thread band wire rope strap truss cord knot tether twist cinch coil tangle leash lash gird girt wind intertwine entangle snarl interweave lace interlace Antonyms & Near Antonyms unbind untie undo unfasten unloose unleash unlace unravel disentangle unstrap untangle unwind untwist unstring uncoil unthread unloosen unsnarl unlash untether untwine unspool See More bind 2 of 2 noun 1 as in pickle a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind Synonyms & Similar Words pickle predicament dilemma hole fix jam swamp corner box impasse kettle of fish rattrap sticky wicket rabbit hole spot mire quagmire difficulty pinch node scrape hot water catch-22 soup crisis halt jackpot plight trouble deadlock quandary clutch standstill strait emergency logjam stalemate juncture exigency crossroad 2 as in chain something that physically prevents free movement the store owner held the would-be burglar in a makeshift bind until the police officers could arrive Synonyms & Similar Words chain handcuff(s) bracelet tie shackle bond fetter band irons trap confinement ligature cuff(s) constraint holding manacle(s) restriction hindrance curb collar hold restraint trammel net entanglement enslavement captivity imprisonment straitjacket hobble incarceration enchainment straightjacket immurement fastener hold-down Phrases Containing bind double bind double bind
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