Word: tie Word origin: Old English tīgan (verb), tēah (noun), of Germanic origin. Phonetic: tʌɪ Listen:
attach or fasten with string or similar cord. Example: they tied Max to a chair
restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation or place. Example: she didn't want to be like her mother, tied to a feckless man
connect; link. Example: more firms are realizing that their fate is tied to the community in which they operate
achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team. Example: Norman needed a par to tie with Nicklaus
a piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something. Example: he tightened the tie of his robe
a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together.
a thing that unites or links people. Example: it is important that we keep family ties strong
a strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man's smart or formal outfit. Example: his hand went up to his collar and started to loosen his tie
a result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw. Example: there was a tie for first place
a sports match between two or more players or teams in which the winners proceed to the next round of the competition. Example: Swindon Town have won themselves a third round tie against Oldham
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