tie down
tie down · ties down · tied down · tying down
зв'язати, зв'язувати
связать, связывать, вязать
verbinden, binden, fesseln
To constrain, or to confine within set limitsTo constrain, or to confine within set limits.
» Tom wants to tie us down.
Meaning
2 sensesTo constrain, or to confine within set limits.
To secure as if with a rope or hook.
secure with or as if with ropes
Examples
9 sentencesTom wants to tie us down.
Tom has no right to tie you down.
Bruno found himself tied upside down.
I can't stand to keep you tied down out of compassion and duty.
Tom mustn't tie you down.
Forms
ties down, tying down, tied down, tied down| Base form | tie down · to tie down |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | ties down |
| Present participle | tying down |
| Past simple | tied down |
| Past participle | tied down |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
9 phrasal verbs- tie upприв'язати, зв'язатиTo secure with rope, string, etc.
- tie inпоєднувати, з'єднуватиTo fit in or harmonize (with something).
- tie downзв'язати, зв'язуватиTo constrain, or to confine within set limits.
- tie offTo close, seal, or end something by tying a knot.
- tie outTo validate or check for accuracy; verify the balance of numbers or figures; audit
- tie backTo tie or fasten behind.
- tie overTide over.
- tie intoTo viciously attack.
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedtiedown
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb