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Tie means to fasten or bind two or more things together with string or rope or to make a knot or bow.

(verb)

An example of to tie is making a bow with shoelaces.

The definition of a tie is something that connects or bonds two or more people or things together.

(noun)

An example of a tie is two people being blood-related.

Tie is defined as a long narrow finished piece of fabric worn around the neck and under the collar of a button-down shirt.

(noun)

An example of a tie is what's worn around the neck and knotted at the throat of someone wearing a suit.

See tie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb tied, tying or tieing

to fasten, attach, or bind together or to something else, as with string, cord, or rope made secure by knotting, etc.: to tie someone's hands, to tie a boat to a pier
1. to draw together or join the parts, ends, or sides of by tightening and knotting laces, strings, etc.: to tie one's shoes
2. to make by fastening together parts: to tie fishing flies
1. to make (a knot or bow)
2. to make a knot or bow in: to tie one's necktie
to fasten, connect, join, or bind in any way: tied by common interests
to confine; restrain; restrict
1. to equal the score or achievement of, as in a contest
2. to equal (a score, record, etc.)
Informal to join in marriage
Music to connect with a tie

Origin: ME tien < OE tigan, tegan; akin to teag, a rope: for IE base see tow

intransitive verb

to be capable of being tied; make a tie
to make an equal score or achievement, as in a contest

noun

a string, lace, cord, etc. used to tie things
something that connects, binds, or joins; bond; link: a business tie, ties of affection
something that confines, limits, or restricts: legal ties
necktie
a beam, rod, etc. that holds together parts of a building and strengthens against stress
☆ any of the parallel crossbeams to which the rails of a railroad are fastened
1. an equality of scores, votes, achievement, etc. in a contest
2. a contest or match in which there is such an equality; draw; stalemate
low shoes fastened with laces, as oxfords
Music a curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be held unbroken for the duration of their combined values

Origin: ME tege, teige < OE teag, teah, a rope

adjective

that has been tied, or made equal: a tie score

See tie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb tied tied, ty·ing (tīˈĭng), ties

verb, transitive

To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.
To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.
a. To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.
b. To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.
To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.
To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.
a. To equal (an opponent or an opponent's score) in a contest.
b. To equal an opponent's score in (a contest): tied the game with minutes remaining.
Music To join (notes) by a tie.

verb, intransitive

To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.
To achieve equal scores in a contest.

noun

A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.
Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.
A necktie.
A beam or rod that joins parts and gives support.
One of the beams, usually made of wood, that are laid across a railroad bed to secure the rails.
a. An equality of scores, votes, or performance in a contest: The election ended in a tie.
b. A contest so resulting; a draw.
Music A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration.

Phrasal Verbs: tie in To bring into or have a close or effective relation; connect or coordinate: two events that do not tie in; tying the movie promotion in with the book sales. tie into To attack energetically. tie up Nautical To secure or be secured to a shore or pier; dock. To impede the progress of; block: The accident tied up traffic. To keep occupied; engage: She was tied up in a meeting all morning. The phone was tied up for an hour. To place (funds) so as to make inaccessible for other uses: tied up her cash in long-term investments.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English tien

Origin: , from Old English tīgan; see deuk- in Indo-European roots

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