CEFR C1

tether

noun/verb

Meaning

A rope, chain, or similar restraint used to tie an animal or object to a fixed point to restrict its range of movement.

Examples

The farmer used a sturdy rope to tether the goat to a post in the meadow.
Divers often use a safety tether to ensure they do not drift away from the boat in strong currents.

Synonyms: tie, leash, fasten, moor

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tether (C1)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛðər/

Definition

A rope, chain, or similar restraint used to tie an animal or object to a fixed point to restrict its range of movement.

Examples

The farmer used a sturdy rope to tether the goat to a post in the meadow.
Divers often use a safety tether to ensure they do not drift away from the boat in strong currents.
The balloon was tethered to the ground to prevent it from floating away before the passengers boarded.

How to Use tether

tether to (prepositional phrase): To attach something securely to a specific point. — "The boat was tethered to the dock during the storm."
at the end of one's tether (idiom): Having no more patience or energy left. — "I am at the end of my tether with this broken printer."

Synonyms of tether

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