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Serving, or causing something, to bind or fasten
“The tying knot kept the tent securely in place during the storm.”
The act of tying or binding something
“The intricate tying of knots is an essential skill for any sailor.”
Present participle for to attach or fasten together, usually with a string or cord
“Put all your irritations and worries into a helium balloon and tie it to a chair outside the room you are in.”
Present participle for to form into a knot or bow
“He learned to tie his shoelaces when he was eight years of age.”
Present participle for to achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team
“He felt that even if he couldn't win, he could at least tie with his opponent.”
Present participle for to correlate a subject, issue or event with another
“No causal connection has yet been established to directly tie this event to the impact.”
Present participle for to restrict or limit (to a particular situation, time or place)
“This way of understanding the meaning inherent in human practice has preconditions and assumptions that tie it to a specific historical epoch.”
Present participle for to impede or hinder the progress or movement of
“The new rules and regulations will tie businesses down with red tape.”
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