CEFR B2

bound up

phrasal adjective

Meaning

Closely connected or associated with something else, often implying dependence or an inseparable relationship.

Examples

Their happiness was inextricably bound up with their children's well-being.
The country's economic future is bound up with global trade agreements.

Synonyms: linked, connected, intertwined, inseparable

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bound up (B2)

phrasal adjective

Pronunciation: /baʊnd ʌp/

Definition

Closely connected or associated with something else, often implying dependence or an inseparable relationship.

Examples

Their happiness was inextricably bound up with their children's well-being.
The country's economic future is bound up with global trade agreements.
His identity became deeply bound up with his role as a community leader.

How to Use bound up

bound up with (prepositional phrase): Closely connected or dependent on something. — "Their reputation is bound up with the quality of their products."
to be bound up in (prepositional phrase): To be very involved or absorbed in something. — "He was so bound up in his work that he didn't notice the time."

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