tied

Phonetics

/taɪd/

verb

To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
Example: Tie the rope to this tree.
To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
Example: Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.
To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
Example: Tie him to the tree.
To secure (something) by string or the like.
Example: Tie your shoes.
To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
Example: They tied for third place.
To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.
Example: 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.

adjective

Closely connected or associated.
Example: As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another.
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.

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