tying

(noun) the act of tying or binding things together. Synonyms: ligature.

(verb) fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord. Synonyms: tie, bind. Example: "They tied their victim to the chair."

(verb) finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.. Synonyms: tie, draw. Example: "The teams drew a tie."

(verb) limit or restrict to. Synonyms: tie. Examples: "I am tied to unix." "These big jets are tied to large airports."

(verb) connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces. Synonyms: connect, link, tie, link up. Examples: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?." "Tie the ropes together." "Link arms."

(verb) form a knot or bow in. Synonyms: tie. Example: "Tie a necktie."

(verb) create social or emotional ties. Synonyms: bind, tie, attach, bond. Example: "The grandparents want to bond with the child."

(verb) perform a marriage ceremony. Synonyms: marry, wed, tie, splice. Examples: "The minister married us on saturday." "We were wed the following week." "The couple got spliced on hawaii."

(verb) make by tying pieces together. Synonyms: tie. Example: "The fishermen tied their flies."

(verb) unite musical notes by a tie. Synonyms: tie.