tying
word · lemma: tie
/ˈtaɪɪŋ/
/tˈaɪɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making something fast or secure by using a rope, string, or similar material; also used for connecting or binding things together.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for physically joining objects (like 'tying your shoes' or 'tying a knot'). Rare in abstract senses; 'tying up' sometimes means restricting movement. Common collocations: 'tying shoelaces', 'tying a rope', 'tying things together'.
Spanish: atar - amarrarPortuguese (BR): amarrar - atarPortuguese (PT): atar - amarrarChinese (Simplified): 系 (xì) - 捆 (kǔn)Chinese (Traditional): 綁 (bǎng) - 繫 (xì)Hindi: बाँधनाArabic: ربط - تقييدBengali: বাঁধাRussian: завязываниеJapanese: 結ぶことVietnamese: buộcKorean: 묶기Turkish: bağlamaUrdu: باندھناIndonesian: mengikat
Example Sentences
She is tying her shoes.
basic
He is tying a knot in the rope.
basic
She was tying the boxes together.
basic
Are you having trouble tying your tie?
natural
He spent five minutes tying up the package before sending it.
natural
I always have trouble tying shoelaces with cold hands.
natural