tie down

• Phrasal verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, mit der jemandes Freiheit eingeschränkt, jemand zu etwas gezwungen oder etwas an einem Ort physisch fixiert wird.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of restricting someone's freedom, making them commit to something, or physically securing something in place.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Restrict physicallyformal

   To fasten or secure someone or something with a rope or similar material to prevent movement.

   Festbinden

   • They tied down the cargo to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
   • The sailors tied down the boat to the dock.
   • He tied down the tent with strong ropes.

   Synonymeanchorbindfastenlashsecurestraptethertie uptruss

   Antonymefreeloosenreleaseunbindunfastenuntie

2. Restrict freedom or commitmentinformal

   To limit someone's freedom or impose obligations that prevent them from doing other things.

   Freiheit einschränken

   • She doesn't want to get tied down by a long-term contract.
   • Having a mortgage ties you down to a specific location.
   • He felt tied down by his responsibilities at home.

   Synonymebindconfineconstrainencumberfetterhamperlimitrestrictshackle

   Antonymeliberaterelease

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