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Definition of tethering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
securityact of securing something with a tether
- Tethering the boat prevented it from drifting away.
2.
technologyTECH. process of connecting devices to share internet accessTECH.
- Tethering allows my laptop to use my phone's data.
Adjective
1.
restrictionrestricting movement by tying
- The tethering rope kept the dog from running away.
2.
technologyTECH. related to connecting devices for internet accessTECH.
- The tethering feature allows internet sharing.
Origin of tethering
Old English, tether (to fasten)
Terms with tethering included in their meaning
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animal tethering
post for tying animals, especially horses
Examples of tethering in a sentence
The tethering of the horse kept it from wandering off. Tethering can drain your phone's battery quickly. Many travelers rely on tethering for internet access. The tethering chain was strong enough to hold the horse. Tethering the boat to the dock prevented it from drifting away. Tethering options vary by device.
Check your plan for tethering limits.
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- French:attache, immobilisant, ...
- German:Anbinden, angeleint, ...
- Italian:ancoraggio, restrittivo, ...
- Spanish:sujeción, restrictivo, ...
- Portuguese:ancoragem, de amarração, ...
- Chinese:系绳, 拴住的, ...
- Japanese:テザー, 縛る, ...
- Arabic:رَبْط, مقيِّد, ...
- Hebrew:קְשִׁירָה, כּוֹבֵל, ...
- Russian:привязка, ограничение, ...
- Ukrainian:прив'язування, обмеження, ...
- Hindi:बांधना, रोकना, ...
Definition of tether - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal restraintrope or chain that limits animal movement
- The goat was tied to a tether.
2.
endurancelimit of one's strength or resources
- He was at the end of his tether after the long journey..
3.
nautical safetyTECH. strong rope connecting sailor to boatTECH.
- The sailor secured his tether before the storm.
Verb
1.
animalsattach an animal with a rope or chain
- They tether the goat to a post.
2.
linkingconnect or link firmly to something
- The astronaut was tethered to the spacecraft to avoid drifting into space..
3.
technologyTECH. connect a device to another for internet accessTECH.
- He tethered his phone to the laptop for Wi-Fi.
Images of tether
rope or chain that limits animal movement 
strong rope connecting sailor to boat
Expressions with tether
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point where someone cannot deal with things anymore
After hours of arguing, she reached the end of her tether.
feeling unable to continue due to frustration
After hours of waiting, she was at the end of her tether.
strap securing child car seat to vehicle anchor point
Ensure the top tether is tightly secured to the anchor.
Origin of tether
Old Norse, tjóthr (fasten)
Examples of tether in a sentence
She checked the tether to ensure the cow couldn't wander off. She felt she was reaching her tether at work. His patience was at its tether. He checked his tether before climbing the mast. The tether kept him safe during the rough seas. Farmers tether the horses in the stable.
They tether the dog outside during the day. She tethered the dog to the post before entering the store. The climber tethered himself to the safety line. She tethered her tablet to the phone for internet access. They tethered the device to share the connection.
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- French:longe, attacher, ...
- German:Halteseil, anbinden, ...
- Italian:guinzaglio, legare, ...
- Spanish:soga, atar, ...
- Portuguese:corda, prender, ...
- Chinese:链条, 拴, ...
- Japanese:つなぎ綱, つなぐ, ...
- Arabic:رِبَاط, رَبَطَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֶבֶל קְשִׁירָה, לִקְשׁוֹר, ...
- Russian:привязь, привязать, ...
- Ukrainian:прив'язь, прив'язати, ...
- Hindi:रस्सी, बांधना, ...
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