tying

To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

“Tie the rope to this tree.”

To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.

“Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.”

To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

“Tie him to the tree.”

To secure (something) by string or the like.

“Tie your shoes.”

To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.

“They tied for third place.”

To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.

“He tied me for third place.”

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.

Action of the verb to tie; ligature.

The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.