Tether Meaning in English
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Definition
To tie something, especially an animal or object, to a fixed place using a rope or chain; also, the rope or chain used for this.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for animals, balloons, or technology (like a phone 'tethered' to a computer). As a verb or noun. Formal and technical. Common collocations: 'tether a goat', 'Wi-Fi tethering'. Don't confuse with 'tie' (more general) or 'leash' (for walking animals).
Example Sentences
They used a rope to tether the horse to the tree.
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The astronaut was tethered to the spacecraft during the spacewalk.
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Please tether your dog so it doesn't run away.
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Can I use my phone as a Wi-Fi tether for my laptop?
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After a while, the goat broke free from its tether.
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Some people like to tether their balloons so they don’t float away at parties.
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