tie

²tie

verb

tiedty·ing\ˈtī-iŋ\ or tie·ing

Definition of TIE

transitive verb

1

a : to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie b : to form a knot or bow in <tie your scarf> c : to make by tying constituent elements <tied a wreath> <tie a fishing fly>

2

a : to place or establish in relationship : connect b : to unite in marriage c : to unite (musical notes) by a tie d : to join (power systems) electrically

3

: to restrain from independence or freedom of action or choice : constrain by or as if by authority, influence, agreement, or obligation

4

a (1) : to make or have an equal score with in a contest (2) : to equalize (the score) in a game or contest (3) : to equalize the score of (a game) b : to provide or offer something equal to : equal

intransitive verb

: to make a tie: as

a : to make a bond or connection b : to make an equal score c : to become attached d : to close by means of a tie

— tie into

: to attack with vigor

— tie one on

slang : to get drunk

— tie the knot

: to perform a marriage ceremony; also : to get married

Examples of TIE

1. His kidnappers tied him to a chair.
2. She tied a scarf around her neck.
3. She tied knots in the rope.
4. You need to tie your shoe.
5. His hands and feet had been tied together.
6. She tied the apron loosely around her waist.
7. The team still has a chance to tie.
8. I had the lead but he tied me by making a birdie on the last hole.
9. Her time tied the world record.
10. He tied the school's record in the high jump.

First Known Use of TIE

before 12th century

Related to TIE

Synonyms: band, bind, truss

Antonyms: unbind, untie

Related Words: cinch, cord, rope, strap, thread, wire; gird, girt; lash, leash, tether; interlace, intertwine, interweave, lace; entangle, knot, snarl, tangle, twist; coil, wind

Near Antonyms: undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose, unloosen, unstrap, unstring, unthread; unleash, untether; disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist; uncoil, unspool, unwind

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