CEFR B2

bound

verb

Meaning

To tie or fasten something or someone tightly.

Examples

The paramedics had to bind the wound to stop the bleeding.
He was bound hand and foot by the robbers.

Synonyms: tie, fasten, secure, shackle

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bound (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /baɪnd/

Definition

To tie or fasten something or someone tightly.

Examples

The paramedics had to bind the wound to stop the bleeding.
He was bound hand and foot by the robbers.
She used a ribbon to bind the pages of her scrapbook together.

How to Use bound

bind to (prepositional phrase): To be legally or morally obliged to do something. — "The agreement will bind them to pay the full amount."
bind up (phrasal verb): To bandage or dress a wound. — "Please bind up my cut finger."
bind together (phrasal verb): To join or unite things or people. — "The shared experience helped to bind the team together."

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