Tied dictionary definition

tied

Variant of tie

transitive verb

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 of tie

Middle English tien ; from Old English tigan, tegan; akin to teag, a rope: for Indo-European base see tow

intransitive verb

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 of tie

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

adjective

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

tie Idioms

tie down

to confine; restrain; restrict

tie in

☆

tie into

☆

Informal to attack vigorously

tie off

tie one on

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Slang to get drunk

tie up