Pronunciation: /taɪd/
verb to fasten or attach with a string or similar cord
A1 I tied my shoes before going outside.
A2 She tied a ribbon around the gift.
B1 The criminal was tied up and left in the basement.
B2 The two teams are tied in the final minutes of the game.
C1 The success of the project is tied to the efficiency of the team.
C2 The company's stock price is tied to market fluctuations.
adjective being in a state of being fastened or attached with a string or similar cord
A1 She tied her shoe laces before going for a walk.
A2 The dog was tied to a post outside the store.
B1 The two teams were tied at the end of the match.
B2 The investigation revealed that the suspect was tied to several criminal activities.
C1 The artist's work is tied to themes of identity and culture.
C2 The success of the project is tied to effective communication and collaboration among team members.
formal The two ends of the rope were securely tied together.
informal I tied my shoelaces in a hurry before leaving the house.
slang I tied one on last night at the party and now I have a headache.
figurative Her success is tied to her hard work and determination.
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