tie (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /taɪ/

Definition

To fasten or attach something with string, rope, or similar material.

Examples

• Please tie the gift with a ribbon.

• She learned to tie her shoes at age five.

• Can you tie these two ropes together?

How to Use tie

tie up (phrasal verb)

To fasten something with string or rope. — "Please tie up the trash bags."

tie down (phrasal verb)

To restrict someone's freedom. — "He felt too tied down by his job."

tie to (prepositional phrase)

To connect or link something to something else. — "She felt a strong tie to her family history."

tie with (prepositional phrase)

To have the same score as someone else in a competition. — "The score is tied with the other team."

Synonyms of tie

Words with a similar meaning to tie:

• fasten
• attach
• bind
• secure

Antonyms of tie

Words with the opposite meaning to tie:

• untie
• loosen

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