binding

• Verpflichtend, rechtskräftig und befolgt werden müssend; auch verbindlich im Sinne einer festen Verpflichtung oder eines verlässlichen Versprechens.

Describes an agreement or decision that is legally enforceable and must be followed.

1. Legally enforceableB2formallegal

   Having legal force; obligating one to fulfill the terms.

   Rechtlich bindend

   • The contract is legally binding on both parties.
   • They signed a binding agreement to sell the property.
   • This is a binding decision from the court.

   Synonymecompulsorycontractualenforceableirrevocablelegalmandatoryobligatoryvalid

   Antonymeinvalidunenforceablevoid

2. Very tight or restrictiveB1formal

   Holding or fastening tightly; difficult to loosen.

   Eng anliegend

   • The binding on the book was too tight to open easily.
   • The rope had a binding grip around the package.
   • Her shoes felt binding after walking all day.

   Synonymeconfiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictivestrictstringenttight

   Antonymeflexiblefreelooseslack

• Der Einband oder die Bindung, die die Seiten eines Buches zusammenhält, oder ein Material zum Befestigen oder Verbinden.

A noun referring to the action or result of fastening, securing, or tying something together, or a physical cover that holds pages of a book together.

1. Cover of a bookB1formal

   The protective cover that holds the pages of a book together.

   Bucheinband

   • The book has a beautiful leather binding.
   • She chose a hardcover binding for her thesis.
   • The library specializes in rare books with original bindings.

   Synonymecasecasingcover

2. Legal agreementC1formallegal

   Something that legally obligates someone to do something.

   Verbindliche Vereinbarung

   • The contract is legally binding on both parties.
   • This agreement is a binding commitment.
   • The court ruled the document was binding.

   Synonymeagreementbondcommitmentcompactcontractcovenantobligationpledgeundertaking

   Antonymechoicefreedomoption

3. Material for fasteningB2formal

   A strip of material used to fasten or strengthen edges.

   Einfassung

   • The seamstress added binding to the hem of the dress.
   • The quilt has colorful binding around the edges.
   • They used metal binding to secure the package.

   Synonymebandfilletribbonstrapstriptape

• Verb, das das Zusammenfügen, Befestigen oder Fixieren von etwas bezeichnet, sowie das Auferlegen einer rechtlichen oder moralischen Verpflichtung.

A verb used to indicate the act of tying, fastening, or securing something, or to impose a legal or moral obligation.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Tie or fastenA2formal

   To tie or secure something with rope, string, or similar material.

   Binden

   • She bound the package with strong string.
   • They bound the prisoner's hands together.
   • The book was bound in leather.

   Synonymeattachcinchfastenknotlashsecurestraptethertietruss

   Antonymefreeloosenreleaseunbindundounfastenuntie

2. Obligate or constrainB2formal

   To impose a legal or moral obligation on someone; to force to do something.

   Verpflichten

   • The contract binds both parties to the agreement.
   • He felt bound by his promise to help.
   • The rules bind us to follow the procedures.

   Synonymecompelconstrainforceimpelnecessitateobligateobligerequiretie

   Antonymeabsolveexemptfreerelease

3. Unite or connectB2formal

   To bring people or things together in a close relationship.

   Verbinden

   • Their shared interests bound them in friendship.
   • The tragedy bound the community together.
   • Traditions bind families across generations.

   Synonymeattachbondcementcombineconnectfusejoinlinktieunite

   Antonymedetachdisconnectdividepartseparate

Phrasal-Variantenbind offbind over