tying Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of tying or binding things together
   ligature.
   
2. verb fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
   tie; bind.
   
   • They tied their victim to the chair
3. verb finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
   tie; draw.
   
   • The teams drew a tie
4. verb limit or restrict to
   tie.
   
   • I am tied to UNIX
   • These big jets are tied to large airports
5. verb connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   tie; link; connect; link up.
   
   • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
   • Tie the ropes together
   • Link arms
6. verb form a knot or bow in
   tie.
   
   • tie a necktie
7. verb create social or emotional ties
   bind; bond; attach; tie.
   
   • The grandparents want to bond with the child
8. verb perform a marriage ceremony
   tie; marry; splice; wed.
   
   • The minister married us on Saturday
   • We were wed the following week
   • The couple got spliced on Hawaii
9. verb make by tying pieces together
   tie.
   
   • The fishermen tied their flies
10. verb unite musical notes by a tie
    tie.
    

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