Tethering

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/

Definitions of tethering

noun the act of tying an animal with a rope or chain to restrict its movement

Example Sentences

A1 I use tethering to connect my phone to the internet.

A2 Tethering is a convenient way to share your phone's internet connection with other devices.

B1 The tethering feature on my phone allows me to use my data plan on my laptop.

B2 Tethering can be a useful tool for staying connected while traveling.

C1 The company implemented strict policies regarding tethering to prevent misuse of data.

C2 The IT department is responsible for managing the tethering settings on all company devices.

Examples of tethering in a Sentence

formal Tethering your smartphone to your laptop allows you to access the internet on the go.

informal I'm tethering my phone to my computer so I can watch Netflix.

slang I'm tethering my device to get some work done on the go.

figurative The new policy is tethering our department's progress to the success of the overall company.

Grammatical Forms of tethering

• past tense: tethered
• plural: tetherings
• comparative: more tethered
• superlative: most tethered
• present tense: tethers
• future tense: will tether
• perfect tense: have tethered
• continuous tense: is tethering
• singular: tethering
• positive degree: tether
• infinitive: to tether
• gerund: tethering
• participle: tethered

Origin and Evolution of tethering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tethering' originated from the Old English word 'tether', which means a rope or chain used to tie up an animal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tethering' has evolved to also refer to the act of tying up or securing an animal, object, or device using a rope or chain, especially in the context of technology and mobile devices.