Tethered Meaning in English
word · lemma: tether
ˈtɛðɝd
TEH-thurd
tˈɛðəd
TEH-thud
Definition
Attached or tied to something with a rope, chain, or similar device so it cannot move freely.
Usage & Nuances
Common in technical, farming, and technology contexts ('tethered animal', 'tethered device'). Can describe both literal (rope) and figurative restrictions. Less formal; 'tied', 'attached', or 'bound' may be used in other registers.
Spanish: atado - amarrado - sujeto (con cuerda)Portuguese (BR): amarrado - preso (por corda)Portuguese (PT): preso - amarrado (com corda)Chinese (Simplified): 拴着的 - 系住的Chinese (Traditional): 拴著的 - 繫住的Hindi: बँधा हुआ - रस्सी से बंधाArabic: مربوط - مقيد (بحبل)Bengali: বাঁধা - আটকানোRussian: привязанныйJapanese: つながれた - 固定されたVietnamese: buộc - cột - gắnKorean: 묶인 - 연결된Turkish: bağlı - bağlı durumdaUrdu: بندھا ہوا - جڑا ہواIndonesian: buộc - gắn - ràng buộc
Example Sentences
The goat was tethered to a post in the yard.
basic
The balloon is tethered to the ground so it won't fly away.
basic
The dog remained tethered during the night.
basic
I felt tethered to my phone while waiting for the call.
natural
The hot air balloon remained safely tethered during the festival.
natural
Some parents feel tethered to their kids' schedules.
natural