Pronunciation: /ˈtɛðərd/
verb to tie or fasten with a rope or chain
A1 The dog was tethered to the tree to keep it from running away.
A2 The boat was tethered to the dock to prevent it from drifting away.
B1 The climbers tethered themselves together for safety as they ascended the mountain.
B2 The hot air balloon was tethered to the ground as passengers climbed aboard.
C1 The astronaut was tethered to the space station during the spacewalk.
C2 The artist tethered himself to his work, unable to break free from his creative process.
adjective tied up or restricted with a rope or chain
A1 The dog was tethered to a post in the yard.
A2 The boat was tethered to the dock with a strong rope.
B1 The balloon was tethered to the ground to prevent it from floating away.
B2 The astronaut was tethered to the space station while performing repairs.
C1 The prisoner was tethered to the wall to prevent escape.
C2 The climber was tethered to the mountain with multiple safety ropes.
formal The boat was securely tethered to the dock to prevent it from drifting away.
informal I tethered my dog to the tree while I went inside the store.
slang I feel like I'm tethered to my desk with all this work piling up.
figurative Her emotions were tethered to the past, making it difficult for her to move forward.
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