tie
🇺🇸
/taɪ/
🇬🇧
/taɪ/
verb
A2
to fasten things together with string or rope
She used rope to tie the boxes together.
A2
to attach something to another thing
He used a rope to tie the boat to the dock.
A2
to make a knot with string or rope
Can you help me tie this knot?
R
to close or fasten with a knot
The dress ties at the back.
R
to connect or link things together
Salary increases tie to company performance.
R
to limit someone's freedom
The new rules tie employees to strict schedules.
R
to have the same score in a game
The two teams tie for first place.
R
to join musical notes together
The composer used a tie to connect the notes.
noun
A2
a long piece of cloth worn around the neck
He wore a blue tie with his suit.
R
a string or wire for fastening things
Use a plastic tie to secure the bags.
B2
a strong connection between people or groups
Family ties are important to her.
R
something that limits freedom
He avoids any tie that restricts his travel.
R
an equal score in a game
The game ended in a tie.
R
a sports match in a competition
They won the first tie of the tournament.
R
a curved line connecting two musical notes
The tie connects the two quarter notes.
R
a wooden or concrete support for railway tracks
Workers replaced the old railway tie.
translation
to fasten things together with string or rope; to attach something to another thing; to make a knot with string or rope; to close or fasten with a knot; to connect or link things together; to limit someone's freedom; to have the same score in a game; to join musical notes together
a long piece of cloth worn around the neck; a string or wire for fastening things; a strong connection between people or groups; something that limits freedom; an equal score in a game; a sports match in a competition; a curved line connecting two musical notes; a wooden or concrete support for railway tracks
Word Forms
Past
tied
Progressive
tying
3rd Present
ties
Perfect
tied
Plural
ties