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• Ein langer, schmaler Streifen Stoff, der um den Hals getragen, unter dem Kragen meist vorn zu einem Knoten gebunden und oft als Teil formeller oder geschäftlicher Kleidung verwendet wird. Weitere Bedeutungen: ein Band zum Zusammenbinden, eine Verbindung oder Bindung sowie ein unentschiedenes Ergebnis.

A noun referring to a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically under a collar and knotted at the front, often as part of formal or business attire.

1. NeckwearA1formal

   A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically under a collar, and tied in a knot at the front.

   Krawatte

   • He wore a blue silk tie to the wedding.
   • The dress code requires a shirt and tie.
   • She loosened her tie after the long meeting.

   Synonymecravatnecktie

2. Connection or linkB1formal

   A relationship, bond, or connection between people, groups, or things.

   Verbindung

   • There are strong family ties between them.
   • The two countries have close economic ties.
   • The research shows a direct tie between diet and health.

   Synonymeaffiliationassociationattachmentbondconnectionliaisonlinkrelationship

3. Equal scoreB1informal

   A result in a competition or game where two or more competitors have the same score.

   Unentschieden

   • The match ended in a tie, 2-2.
   • There was a tie for first place in the contest.
   • The game went into overtime because of the tie.

   Synonymedead heatdrawstandoff

4. Restriction or obligationB2formal

   Something that limits one's freedom or binds one to a particular course of action.

   Verpflichtung

   • He felt the ties of responsibility to his family.
   • The contract includes ties that prevent him from working for competitors.
   • She wanted to travel but had too many ties at home.

   Synonymebondcommitmentconstraintencumbrancefetterlimitationobligationrestraintshackle

   Antonymefreedomindependenceliberty

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Handeln des Befestigens, Fixierens oder Verbindens von etwas mit einem Seil, Schnürsenkel oder ähnlichem Material zu bezeichnen; auch im Sinne von gleichziehen oder unentschieden enden.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening, securing, or binding something with a string, rope, or similar material.

1. Fasten or secureA1formal

   To attach or fasten something using a string, rope, or similar material.

   Festbinden

   • She tied her shoelaces before going out.
   • He tied the boat to the dock.
   • They tied the package with a strong string.

   Synonymeattachbindfastenknotlashmoorsecurestraptethertruss

   Antonymeloosenreleaseunfastenuntie

2. B1formal

   To connect or link two or more things together.

   Verbinden

   • The new road ties the two towns together.
   • Their shared interests tie them as friends.
   • The evidence ties the suspect to the crime scene.

   Synonymeattachbindbondconnectcouplefastenjoinlinksecureunite

   Antonymedetachdisconnectdivideseparate

3. Equal scoreB1formal

   To have the same score or result as another competitor in a game or competition.

   Unentschieden spielen

   • The two teams tied at 2-2 in the final match.
   • She tied with her opponent for first place.
   • The players tied the game in the last minute.

   Synonymedrawequallevelmatch

Phrasal-Variantentie downtie intie up