Definition of tie - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
crafttr. fasten with a string or ropetr.
- She will tie the package with a ribbon.
2.
knotstr. form a knot or bow in somethingtr.
- He learned to tie a bow in his shoelaces.
3.
establish connectiontr. connect or link closelytr.
- The novel ties all the characters' fates together..
4.
equal scoreintr. US achieve the same score as anotherintr. US
- The teams will tie if no one scores soon.
Noun
1.
clothingpiece of cloth worn around the neck
- He adjusted his tie before the meeting..
2.
sports resultresult in which two or more competitors have identical scores
- The game ended in a tie..
3.
relationshipconnection or association between people or things
- The cultural ties between the countries are strong..
4.
fasteningfastener used to join or connect things
- Use a twist tie to close the bag.
5.
railroadTECH. US horizontal beam supporting railway tracksTECH. US
- The train runs on wooden ties.
6.
musicTECH. curved line connecting two musical notesTECH.
- The tie indicates the notes are played as one.
7.
constructionTECH. structural member holding two pieces togetherTECH.
- The tie beam supports the roof.
Images of tie
piece of cloth worn around the neck 
horizontal beam supporting railway tracks
Expressions with tie
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bind with a rope or string
She used a ribbon to tie up the package..
secure an object firmly with ropes
They had to tie down the tent during the storm.
close something by tying a knot
She tied off the balloon to keep the air in.
connection based on shared family ancestry
They felt a strong blood tie despite the distance.
secure a ribbon by knotting or bowing
She will tie the ribbon around the gift box.
make something form knots by tying
She can tie in knots very quickly.
confuse or bewilder someone
The complex instructions tied me in knots.
render someone powerless to act due to restrictions
The new regulations tie the manager's hands.
finish remaining small tasks or fix minor problems
We need to tie up loose ends before leaving.
block or obstruct the flow of vehicles
The construction work tied up traffic on the main road.
drink alcohol excessively to become drunk
After the exam, they decided to tie one on.
make the room look cohesive and harmonious
The new rug really ties the room together.
connect or link to something
The new road will tie in with the existing highway system..
connect or link something with another thing
The new project will tie into our existing system.
become anxious or confused over something
She tied herself in knots worrying about the exam.
prevent someone from acting freely
The contract terms tie the hands of the employees.
get married in a formal ceremony
They decided to tie the knot in June.
to make someone feel very nervous or worried
The thought of public speaking ties him up in knots.
become very confused or worried
Don't tie yourself in knots over a typo; we can fix it.
necktie showing the school attended by the wearer
He wore his old school tie to the reunion.
necktie in a bold color worn to show confidence
He wore a power tie to the important meeting.
show support or remembrance for someone
They tied a yellow ribbon around the tree to support the troops.
secure yourself so you cannot give in to a strong temptation
He tied himself to the mast by deleting every food delivery app.
force someone to stick to a decision or commitment
They tied him to the mast so he wouldn't quit the project.
Origin of tie
Old English, tigan (to tie)
Terms with tie included in their meaning
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physical restraint
tie or fasten tightly with a cord or band
fastening
fasten or tie something
tie-breaking
final game to break a tie
tie-down gear
elastic strap with hooks for securing items
sports
extra period in sports to break a tie
action
catch or tie with a lasso
clothing
string used to tie an apron at the waist
security
tie together to keep secure
tie
to tie or wrap things into a bundle
sports tie
race where two or more participants finish at the same time
sports
additional period in sports to break a tie
bind
fasten or tie with a rope or cord
close pals
very strong affection and emotional tie, not involving romance
competition
compete so nearly that the result is almost a tie
sports
penalty competition to resolve a tie
fashion
basic knot used to tie a necktie
connection
tie or hold separate parts so they stay joined as one
cooking preparation
tie up the wings and legs of a bird before cooking
acr: dinner jacket
formal jacket worn with a bow tie
organization
wrap or tie things together
decision-making
special vote by leader to break a tie
tennis score
tie in tennis where each player has 40 points
tie-breaker
game to break a tie
sports
second match in a two-legged tie
Examples of tie in a sentence
He tied the seedlings to bamboo canes. She helped him tie the knot securely. He struggled to tie the rope properly. The project aims to tie the community and local businesses. Their shared experiences tie them together in a unique bond. They managed to tie the game in the last minute.
Both players will tie if the match ends now. He wore a red tie to the event. The tie completed his formal attire. The championship match resulted in a tie. The election ended in a tie, requiring a recount. They have strong family ties. The business ties between the companies were severed. Secure the cables with a plastic tie. The gardener replaced the broken tie on the trellis. Workers replaced the old ties on the track. Steel ties are used in modern railways. A tie in the sheet music connects the two notes. Musicians must recognize the tie to play correctly. A steel tie connects the two walls. The carpenter replaced the cracked tie beneath the deck.
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- French:attacher, cravate, ...
- German:festbinden, Krawatte, ...
- Italian:legare, cravatta, ...
- Spanish:atar, lazo, ...
- Portuguese:atar, gravata, ...
- Chinese:系, 领带, ...
- Japanese:結ぶ, ネクタイ, ...
- Arabic:رَبَطَ, ربطة عنق, ...
- Hebrew:לִקְשׁוֹר, עֲנִיבָה, ...
- Russian:завязывать, галстук, ...
- Ukrainian:зав'язувати, краватка, ...
- Hindi:बाँधना, टाई, ...
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