Main Entry:

²tie

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

tied; ty·ing \ˈtī-iŋ\ or tie·ing

Date:

before 12th century

transitive verb1 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) electrically3: to restrain from independence or freedom of action or choice : constrain by or as if by authority, influence, agreement, or obligation4 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 : equalintransitive 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