tied

• Beschreibt etwas, das festgemacht, angebunden oder verbunden ist; kann auch ein unentschiedenes Ergebnis in einem Wettkampf bedeuten.

Describes something that is fastened, attached, or connected; can also mean having equal scores in a competition.

1. Bound or secured closelyA2formal

   Fastened or attached with a rope, string, or similar material.

   Gebunden

   • The boat was tied to the dock with a thick rope.
   • She tied the package securely with string.
   • His hands were tied behind his back.

   Synonymeboundfastenedfetteredknottedtetheredtrussed

   Antonymedetachedfreelooseunfasteneduntied

2. Bound by affection or obligationB1formal

   Connected or linked emotionally or through a strong bond.

   Verbunden

   • They are tied by a deep friendship that has lasted for years.
   • She felt tied to her hometown because of family obligations.
   • The two communities are tied together by shared history.

   Synonymeattachedboundcommittedconnectedlinkedobligatedunited

   Antonymedetachedfreeunattachedunbound

3. Fastened with strings or cordsA2formal

   Closed or secured using laces, strings, or cords.

   Gebunden

   • He wore a tied bow tie to the formal event.
   • The curtains were tied back with decorative cords.
   • Her shoes were tied neatly in double knots.

   Synonymeboundfastenedknottedlacedtetheredtrussed

   Antonymelooseunfasteneduntied

4. Closed with a laceA2formal

   Secured or fastened using a lace, typically on clothing or footwear.

   Geschnürt

   • His boots were tied tightly for the hike.
   • She tied her corset with a delicate lace.
   • The dress had a tied sash at the waist.

   Synonymelaced

   Antonymelooseuntied

5. Equal score in a contestB1formal

   Having the same number of points or results as an opponent in a competition.

   Unentschieden

   • The game ended with a tied score of 2-2.
   • Both teams are tied for first place in the league.
   • The match was tied until the final minute.

   Synonymedrawnequalevenlevelneck and neck

• 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