yoke

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1. To join (several draught animals) together with a yoke; also, to fasten a yoke (on one or more draught animals) to pull a cart, plough, etc.; or to attach (a cart, plough, etc.) to a draught animal. (transitive)
2. To put (one's arm or arms) around someone's neck, waist, etc.; also, to surround (someone's neck, waist, etc.) with one's arms. (transitive)
3. To put (something) around someone's neck like a yoke; also, to surround (someone's neck) with something. (transitive)
4. To place a collar on the neck of (a conquered person or prisoner) to restrain movement. (transitive)
5. To place a frame on the neck of (an animal such as a cow, pig, or goose) to prevent passage through a fence or other barrier. (transitive)
6. To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite. (figuratively, transitive) · Ranchers were yoked together with farmers on the issue.
7. To bring into or keep (someone) in bondage or a state of submission; to enslave or subject to confine, to restrain; to oppress, to subjugate. (figuratively, transitive)
8. To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with. (intransitive)

He/she/it yokes · 过去式 yoked · 过去分词 yoked · -ing形式 yoking