English dictionary
tied
verbPronunciation
/taɪd/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
- To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
- To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
- To secure (something) by string or the like.
- To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
- To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.
- To unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation.
- To believe; to credit.
- In the Perl programming language, to extend (a variable) so that standard operations performed upon it invoke custom functionality instead.
adjective
- Closely connected or associated.
- Restricted.
- Conditional on other agreements being upheld.
- That resulted in a tie.
- Provided for use by an employer for as long as one is employed, often with restrictions on the conditions of use.
- Having walls that are connected in a few places by a single stone overlapping from one wall to another.
Example sentences
Tie the rope to this tree.
Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.
Tie him to the tree.
Tie your shoes.
They tied for third place.
He tied me for third place.
As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another.