string tie

ˈstrɪŋ taɪ

Definition of string tie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

fashion

narrow necktie tied in a bow

He wore a string tie to the cowboy-themed party.
His string tie was the talk of the evening.
She gifted him a vintage string tie for his collection.

bolo tie

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Images of string tie

narrow necktie tied in a bow

Expressions with string

string up

suspend something using a rope or cord

We need to string up the lights for the party.

apron string

string used to tie an apron at the waist

She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.

string attached

adj.

having conditions or limitations applied

The donation was generous but string attached.

string out

set out in a line or series

The soldiers were ordered to string out along the path.

have the world on a string

feel very confident and in control of situations

She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.

puppet on a string

person controlled by someone else

He felt like a puppet on a string in his new job.

Expressions with tie

tie up

bind with a rope or string

She used a ribbon to tie up the package..

tie down

secure an object firmly with ropes

They had to tie down the tent during the storm.

tie off

close something by tying a knot

She tied off the balloon to keep the air in.

blood tie

connection based on shared family ancestry

They felt a strong blood tie despite the distance.

tie the ribbon

secure a ribbon by knotting or bowing

She will tie the ribbon around the gift box.

tie in knots

make something form knots by tying

She can tie in knots very quickly.

tie someone in knots

confuse or bewilder someone

The complex instructions tied me in knots.

tie someone's hands

render someone powerless to act due to restrictions

The new regulations tie the manager's hands.

tie up loose ends

finish remaining small tasks or fix minor problems

We need to tie up loose ends before leaving.

tie up traffic

block or obstruct the flow of vehicles

The construction work tied up traffic on the main road.

Terms with string tie included in their meaning

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apron string

clothing

string used to tie an apron at the waist

truss up

binding

tie something tightly with rope or string

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French:nœud papillon, ...
German:Kordel-Krawatte, ...
Italian:cravattino, ...
Spanish:corbata de lazo, ...
Portuguese:gravata de laço, ...
Chinese:细领结, ...
Japanese:ストリングタイ, ...
Arabic:ربطة عنق خيطية, ...
Hebrew:עֲנִיבַת פַּרְפַּר, ...
Russian:шнурок-бабочка, ...
Ukrainian:краватка-стрічка, ...
Hindi:स्ट्रिंग टाई, ...
Bengali:স্ট্রিং টাই, ...
Catalan:corbata de llaç, ...
Czech:šňůrková kravata, ...
Danish:snøreslips, ...
Dutch:strikdas, ...
Greek:γραβάτα κορδόνι, ...
Hungarian:masnis nyakkendő, ...
Khmer:ក្រវាត់កបែបខ្សែចងជាធ្នូ, ...
Korean:스트링 타이, ...
Persian:کراوات باریک, ...
Polish:krawat bolo, ...
Portuguese (BR):gravata de corda, ...
Romanian:cravată șnur, ...
Swedish:strängslips, ...
Thai:เนคไทเชือก, ...
Turkish:ince kravat, ...
Vietnamese:cà vạt dây, ...

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