Define tied. tied synonyms, tied pronunciation, tied translation, English dictionary definition of tied. bound, fastened, or attached with a rope or string drawn together and knotted: He tied the …

1. To bring into or have a harmonious or effective relation; connect or coordinate: His explanation of what happened ties in with ours. We tied the new room in with the existing decor. 2. To …

tie (with someone) (for something) to have the same score as someone for the prize in some contest. I tied with Joel for first place. I tied for the trophy with Joel.

Define tye. tye synonyms, tye pronunciation, tye translation, English dictionary definition of tye. n a trough used to separate valuable material from dross vb to isolate valuable material from …

tied up adjective busy, occupied, engaged, engrossed, kept busy He's tied up with his new book.

To fix or hold someone or something in place with a cord, rope, or strap: We tied down the deck chairs so they wouldn't blow away. I tied the luggage down so that it wouldn't fall off the roof of …

1. To tie together the feet or legs of. 2. Informal To impede or disrupt in movement or action. See Synonyms at hobble.

It originally was to tie a knot with one’s tongue that one cannot untie with one’s teeth, and so appeared in several earlier printed sources as well as in John Ray’s 1670 proverb collection.

tie to tie (one) to (something) To connect or associate one with some situation, event, or circumstance. The investigators have uncovered paperwork that ties the suspect to the money …

To place some funds so as to make them inaccessible for other uses: Don't tie up all your cash in long-term investments. The bank has tied the money up in bad loans.