tie
/taɪ/ verb B1- To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely. · Tie this rope in a knot for me, please.· Tie the rope to this tree.
- To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like. · Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.
- To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like. · Tie him to the tree.
- To secure (something) by string or the like. · Tie your shoes.
- To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering. · They tied for third place.· They tied the game.
- To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering. · He tied me for third place.
- To unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation.
- To believe; to credit.
He/she/it ties · Past tied · Past participle tied · -ing form tying
Verb forms
- Base form
- tie
- He/she/it
- ties
- Past
- tied
- Past participle
- tied
- -ing form
- tying
Phrasal verbs and expressions
- tie back To tie or fasten behind.
- tie down To constrain, or to confine within set limits.
- tie in To fit in or harmonize (with something).
- tie into To viciously attack.
- tie off To close, seal, or end something by tying a knot.
- tie out To validate or check for accuracy; verify the balance of ...
- tie up To secure with rope, string, etc.
From the library
Holmes took a swift glance round, and then pounced upon a sodden bundle tied together with cord which lay where it had been thrust under the writing table.
The abbé began like you, and in three days you will be like him, mad enough to tie up; but, fortunately, there are dungeons here.”
One end of a string was tied around the neck of each mouse and the other end to the truck.
Dorothy put on a green silk apron and tied a green ribbon around Toto’s neck, and they started for the Throne Room of the Great Oz.
Other matches
- tie A knot A2
- tie back To tie or fasten behind.
- tie down To constrain, or to confine within set limits.
- tie in To fit in or harmonize
- tie into To viciously attack.
- tie off To close, seal, or end something by tying a knot.
- tie out To validate or check for accuracy
- tie up To secure with rope, string, etc.
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