tethered

• Beschreibt etwas, das physisch oder metaphorisch an etwas anderes angebunden oder verbunden ist, oft mit der Implikation einer Einschränkung der Bewegungs- oder Handlungsfreiheit.

Describes something that is physically or metaphorically tied or connected to something else, often implying a restriction of movement or freedom.

1. Physically tied or attachedB2formal

   Tied or fastened with a rope, chain, or similar restraint to a fixed point.

   Angebunden

   • The goat was tethered to a post in the field.
   • The hot air balloon remained tethered to the ground.
   • The dog was tethered to a tree while its owner shopped.

   Synonymeboundchainedfastenedtied

   Antonymefreelooseunboundunfasteneduntethered

2. Connected or linkedB2informal

   Connected to something, often electronically or metaphorically, limiting freedom.

   Angebunden

   • He felt tethered to his desk by the constant emails.
   • The device is tethered to the main computer via a cable.
   • She felt tethered to her hometown by family obligations.

   Synonymeattachedboundconnectedfastenedfetteredlinkedshackledtied

   Antonymedetachedfreeindependentunboundunconnectedunfettereduntethered

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas oder jemanden, besonders ein Tier, mit einem Seil oder einer Kette an einem festen Gegenstand zu befestigen; auch im übertragenen Sinn: etwas an ein System oder Gerät anschließen oder daran binden.

A verb meaning to tie or fasten something, especially an animal, with a rope or chain to a fixed object, or to connect or link something to a system or device.

1. Tie with a rope or chainB2formal

   To fasten an animal with a rope or chain so that it cannot move far.

   Anbinden

   • The farmer tethered the goat to a post in the field.
   • She tethered her horse to the fence before entering the barn.
   • They tethered the dog to a tree while they set up camp.

   Synonymebindchainfastenhitchsecuretie

   Antonymefreeloosereleaseuntie

2. Restrict or limitB2informal

   To restrict someone's freedom or movement, often metaphorically.

   Einschränken

   • He felt tethered to his desk job and longed for adventure.
   • The new regulations tether the company's ability to expand.
   • She was tethered to her responsibilities at home.

   Synonymebindconfineconstraincurbfetterlimitrestrainrestrictshackletie down

   Antonymefreeliberaterelease