Tied down Meaning in English
expression · lemma: tie down
ˈtaɪd/ /ˈdaʊn
TYDE-down
tˈaɪd/ /dˈaʊn
TYDE-down
Definition
To be unable to move freely or make independent decisions, often because of responsibilities, commitments, or relationships.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; used mainly about feeling restricted by family, jobs, or relationships—e.g., 'tied down with kids.' Not literal—means limited or unable to do what you want. Often contrasts with 'freedom'.
Spanish: atado - limitado - comprometido (relación)Portuguese (BR): preso - amarrado - comprometido (relacionamento)Portuguese (PT): preso - amarrado - comprometido (relacionamento)Chinese (Simplified): 被束缚 - 被约束Chinese (Traditional): 被束縛 - 被約束Hindi: बंधा हुआ - रोकनाArabic: مقيَّد - مرتبطBengali: আটকে থাকা - বাধ্য থাকাRussian: связан (обязанностями) - прикованJapanese: 縛られる - 拘束されるVietnamese: bị ràng buộc - bị trói buộcKorean: 얽매이다 - 구속되다Turkish: bağlı kalmak - kısıtlanmakUrdu: بندھ جانا - مجبور ہوناIndonesian: terikat - terkekang
Example Sentences
He doesn't want to be tied down with too many responsibilities.
basic
She feels tied down by her job and can't travel.
basic
Many young people don't want to get tied down in a relationship.
basic
I've got so much work lately—I feel completely tied down.
natural
Don't you ever get tired of being tied down?
natural
He loves the freedom of traveling and doesn't want to be tied down right now.
natural