bind
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verb \ˈbīnd\ bound \ˈbau̇nd\ bind·ing
Definition of BIND
transitive verb
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a : to make secure by tying b : to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds c : to put under an obligation <binds himself with an oath> d : to constrain with legal authority
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a : to wrap around with something so as to enclose or cover b : bandage
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: to fasten round about
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: to tie together (as stocks of wheat)
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a : to cause to stick together b : to take up and hold (as by chemical forces) : combine with
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: to make a firm commitment for <a handshake binds the deal>
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: to protect, strengthen, or decorate by a band or binding
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: to apply the parts of the cover to (a book)
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: to set at work as an apprentice : indenture
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: to cause to have an emotional attachment
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: to fasten together <a pin bound the ends of the scarf>
intransitive verb
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a : to form a cohesive mass b : to combine or be taken up especially by chemical action <antibody binds to a specific antigen>
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: to hamper free movement or natural action
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: to become hindered from free operation
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: to exert a restraining or compelling effect <a promise that binds>
See Examples of BIND
- She bound her hair in a ponytail.
- The machine binds the hay into bales.
- He doesn't like to wear clothes that bind.
Origin of BIND
Middle English, from Old English bindan; akin to Old High German bintan to bind, Greek peisma cable, Sanskrit badhnāti he ties
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BIND
2bind
nounDefinition of BIND
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: tie 3
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: a position or situation in which one is hampered, constrained, or prevented from free movement or action
— in a bind
: in trouble
Examples of BIND
- 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>
First Known Use of BIND
before 12th century
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