bonding
ˈbɑndɪŋ
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Definition of bonding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
relationshippromoting emotional connections between people
  • The retreat was a bonding experience for the team.
binding connecting uniting
2.
constructionjoining materials together
  • The bonding agent is used to fix the broken pieces.
connecting joining

Noun

1.
relationshipclose relationship between people
  • The bonding between the team members was evident.
attachment closeness connection
2.
connectionthe act of joining things together
  • The bonding of the two pieces was seamless.
attaching connecting joining
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Expressions with bonding

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formation of a close personal relationship between men
Male bonding often happens during team sports.
shared time and actions that build closeness among relatives
Game nights became their favorite form of family bonding.
shared actions and growing closeness among females
The retreat encouraged female bonding through hikes, talks, and shared meals.
activities to strengthen relationships among team members
The company organized a retreat for team bonding.
factor that helps people in a group feel close together
Shared challenges acted as a bonding agent for the new team.
thin material placed between surfaces to help them stick together firmly
The engineer applied a bonding layer before casting the second concrete slab.

Origin of bonding

Latin, bond (bind)

Terms with bonding included in their meaning

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chemistry
combination of different substances without chemical bonding
pressed sheets
made by bonding thin layers together
emotional bonding
form an emotional or empathetic bond with someone
bonding
material that bonds surfaces firmly
bonding capability
able to adhere or bond surfaces together effectively
bonding
material that bonds surfaces together
care
gentle massage for babies to help health and bonding
construction
flooring made by bonding layers of material

Examples of bonding in a sentence

  • Camping trips can be great bonding times for friends.
  • The bonding tape is very strong.
  • We need a bonding material for this project.
  • Family bonding was strengthened during the vacation.
  • The workshop focused on bonding among colleagues.
  • Bonding the materials took several hours.

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  1. French:fédérateur, lien, ...
  2. German:verbindend, Bindung, ...
  3. Italian:coeso, legame, ...
  4. Spanish:de unión, unión, ...
  5. Portuguese:de união, vínculo, ...
  6. Chinese:增进感情的, 关系, ...
  7. Japanese:絆を深める, 絆, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَطِّد, تَرابُط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגַבֵּשׁ, קִרְבָה, ...
  10. Russian:объединяющий, связь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:згуртовуючий, зв'язок, ...
  12. Hindi:संबंध-सुदृढ़कारी, बॉन्डिंग, ...
bond
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Definition of bond - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
relationshipemotional link or connection between people
  • They shared a strong bond of friendship.
affection attachment
2.
investmentTECH.unit of investment in debt securitiesTECH.
  • She invested in government bonds for her retirement.
debenture note security
3.
contract lawagreement or promise under legal obligation
  • He signed a bond to ensure the completion of the project.
contract covenant

Verb

1.
relationshipintr.form a strong relationship with someoneintr.
  • They bonded over their shared love of music..
connect unite
2.
adhesiontr.stick materials together using an adhesivetr.
  • We bonded the wood pieces with strong glue..
adhere cement glue
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Images of bond

  • bond: pattern of bricklaying for strength
    pattern of bricklaying for strength

Expressions with bond

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kept in a special place for safety
The goods are in bond until taxes are paid.
high-risk, high-yield bond issued by a company
Investors were wary of the high default rates of junk bonds..
strong connection between family members
The bond of blood between siblings is often unbreakable.
strong feeling of attachment that closely connects people or living beings
The emotional bond between the twins remained strong throughout their lives.
emotional connection between married partners
Their bond of marriage grew stronger over the years.
mutual feeling of admiration and esteem
Their bond of respect grew stronger over the years.

Origin of bond

Middle English, band (something that binds)

Examples of bond in a sentence

  • The bond between the siblings was unbreakable.
  • Corporate bonds can be a safer investment.
  • He diversified his portfolio with municipal bonds.
  • The contractor signed a bond to guarantee the work.
  • She entered into a bond to secure the loan.
  • Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons.

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  1. French:lien, créer des liens, ...
  2. German:Bindung, verbinden, ...
  3. Italian:legame, unire, ...
  4. Spanish:vínculo, unir, ...
  5. Portuguese:vínculo, criar laços, ...
  6. Chinese:纽带, 形成纽带, ...
  7. Japanese:絆, 絆を結ぶ, ...
  8. Arabic:رابِطَة, تَرَبَّطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶשֶׁר, לְהִיקָּשֵׁר, ...
  10. Russian:связь, установить связь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зв'язок, зблизитися, ...
  12. Hindi:बंधन, गहरा संबंध बनाना, ...
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