Bind up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪnd/ /ˈəp
BYND-uhp
bˈaɪnd/ /ˈʌp
BYND-up
Definition
To tie or wrap something tightly, often to cover or protect it; commonly used for wrapping bandages around an injury.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or medical in tone; most common in talking about injuries ("bind up a wound") but can be used for other objects ("bind up the package"). Implies thorough wrapping or tying, not just a loose cover.
Spanish: vendar - atar - envolverPortuguese (BR): enfaixar - amarrar - prenderPortuguese (PT): enfaixar - atar - prenderChinese (Simplified): 包扎 - 捆绑Chinese (Traditional): 包紮 - 捆綁Hindi: बाँधनाArabic: يضمّد - يربطBengali: জড়িয়ে বাঁধা - শক্ত করে মোড়ানোRussian: перевязывать - туго обвязыватьJapanese: しっかり巻く - 固く縛るVietnamese: băng bó - quấn chặtKorean: 단단히 감다 - 꽉 묶다Turkish: sarmak - sıkıca bağlamakUrdu: باندھنا - لپیٹناIndonesian: membalut erat - mengikat rapat
Example Sentences
The nurse will bind up your arm.
basic
He had to bind up the books with string.
basic
Please bind up the wound tightly.
basic
After she fell, we had to bind up her knee with a towel.
natural
They tried to bind up all the loose ends before the event.
natural
Can you help me bind up these wires so they aren't everywhere?
natural