attach or fasten with string or similar cord

they tied Max to a chair

Gabriel tied up his horse

her long hair was tied back in a bow

restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation or place

she didn't want to be like her mother, tied to a feckless man

connect; link

more firms are realizing that their fate is tied to the community in which they operate

self-respect is closely tied up with the esteem in which one is held by one's fellows

achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team

Norman needed a par to tie with Nicklaus

Muir tied the score at 5–5

a piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something

he tightened the tie of his robe

a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together

a thing that unites or links people

it is important that we keep family ties strong

a strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man's smart or formal outfit

his hand went up to his collar and started to loosen his tie

a result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw

there was a tie for first place

a sports match between two or more players or teams in which the winners proceed to the next round of the competition

Swindon Town have won themselves a third round tie against Oldham