the action of tying an animal with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement

the tethering of animals was forbidden

the linking of a computer or other device to a smartphone in order to connect to the internet

tethering will cost around $30 per month, probably with some cap on the amount of data transfer allowed

tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement

the horse had been tethered to a post

use (a smartphone) in order to connect a computer or other device to the internet

check if Wi-Fi access is free in the lobby or tether your phone