tie

Definitions of tie in various dictionaries:

noun - neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

noun - a social or business relationship

noun - equality of score in a contest

noun - a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating

noun - a fastener that serves to join or connect

noun - the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

noun - (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch

noun - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track

noun - a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied

verb - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

verb - finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.

verb - limit or restrict to

verb - connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

verb - form a knot or bow in

verb - create social or emotional ties

verb - perform a marriage ceremony

verb - make by tying pieces together

verb - unite musical notes by a tie

To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.

To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.

To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.

To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.

To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.

To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.

To equal (an opponent or an opponent’s score) in a contest.

To equal an opponent’s score in (a contest): tied the game with minutes remaining.

Music.

To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.

To achieve equal scores in a contest.

A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.

Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.

A necktie.

A beam or rod that joins parts and gives support.

One of the beams, usually made of wood, that are laid across a railroad bed to secure the rails.

An equality of scores, votes, or performance in a contest: The election ended in a tie.

A contest so resulting; a draw.

A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration.

To secure or be secured to a shore or pier; dock.

To impede the progress of; block: The accident tied up traffic.

To keep occupied; engage: She was tied up in a meeting all morning.

To become intoxicated; go on a drinking spree.

To get married.

To perform a marriage ceremony.

verb - to fasten with a cord or rope

TIE - Tie has two principal meanings: Necktie, a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders Cravat, the forerunner to the modern tie Tie (draw)...