tied Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
   tie; bind.
   
   • They tied their victim to the chair
2. verb finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
   tie; draw.
   
   • The teams drew a tie
3. verb limit or restrict to
   tie.
   
   • I am tied to UNIX
   • These big jets are tied to large airports
4. verb connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   tie; link; connect; link up.
   
   • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
   • Tie the ropes together
   • Link arms
5. verb form a knot or bow in
   tie.
   
   • tie a necktie
6. verb create social or emotional ties
   bind; bond; attach; tie.
   
   • The grandparents want to bond with the child
7. verb perform a marriage ceremony
   tie; marry; splice; wed.
   
   • The minister married us on Saturday
   • We were wed the following week
   • The couple got spliced on Hawaii
8. verb make by tying pieces together
   tie.
   
   • The fishermen tied their flies
9. verb unite musical notes by a tie
   tie.
   
10. adjective satellite bound or secured closely
    trussed.
    
    • the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
    • a trussed chicken
11. adjective satellite bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
    
    • people tied by blood or marriage
12. adjective fastened with strings or cords
    fastened.
    
    • a neatly tied bundle
13. adjective closed with a lace
    laced.
    
    • snugly laced shoes
14. adjective satellite of the score in a contest
    even; level.
    
    • the score is tied

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