Pronunciation: /taɪ ˈsʌmθɪŋ tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
noun a piece of string, cord, or fabric used for fastening or securing something
A1 I tie my shoes to my feet before going for a run.
A2 She tied a ribbon to the gift to make it look more festive.
B1 The detective was able to tie the suspect to the crime scene using DNA evidence.
B2 The new evidence tied the murder weapon to the suspect, leading to their arrest.
C1 The historian was able to tie the ancient artifact to a specific time period through carbon dating.
C2 The prosecutor was able to tie the defendant to the financial fraud scheme through a paper trail of evidence.
verb to fasten or secure something by binding or wrapping around it
A1 I tie my shoes to keep them from falling off my feet.
A2 She tied a ribbon to the gift to make it look more festive.
B1 The artist tied a brush to a stick to create a unique painting tool.
B2 The detective tied the suspect to the crime scene using DNA evidence.
C1 The CEO tied the company's success to its employees' hard work and dedication.
C2 The researcher tied the new scientific discovery to previous studies to show its significance in the field.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating the connection or attachment between two objects
A1 I tied my shoelaces to my shoes before going for a run.
A2 She tied a ribbon to the gift to make it look more festive.
B1 The criminal tied the stolen goods to a tree to come back for later.
B2 The artist tied different elements of the painting to create a cohesive composition.
C1 The new policy ties financial incentives to employee performance.
C2 The treaty ties the two countries to a mutual defense agreement.
formal It is important to tie the budget to the overall financial goals of the company.
informal Don't forget to tie your shoes to avoid tripping.
slang I'll tie this project to my success and make sure it gets done.
figurative She always finds a way to tie her emotions to her artwork.
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