tether

• Существительное, обозначающее верёвку, цепь или подобное удерживающее приспособление, используемое для ограничения передвижения животного в определённой области.

A noun referring to a rope, chain, or similar restraint used to confine an animal to a specific area.

1. Restraining rope or chainB1formal

   A rope, chain, or similar line used to tie an animal to a fixed object, limiting its movement.

   Привязь

   • The goat was tied to a post with a short tether.
   • He attached a tether to the dog's collar so it wouldn't run away.
   • The horse broke its tether and galloped across the field.

   Synonymschaincordleadleashlinerestraintrope

2. Limit or connectionB2formal

   A figurative limit on one's freedom or a connection that binds someone to a place or situation.

   Привязь или ограничение

   • She felt a strong tether to her hometown.
   • The job was a tether that kept him from traveling.
   • He was at the end of his tether after working for 12 hours straight.

   Synonymsbondchaincordfetterhalterleashrestraintshackletie

• Глагол, означающий привязывать или закреплять что-либо, особенно животное, с помощью веревки или цепи к неподвижному объекту, или подключать или связывать что-либо с системой или устройством.

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.

   Привязывать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbindchainfastenhitchsecuretie

   Antonymsfreeloosereleaseuntie

2. Restrict or limitB2informal

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

   Ограничивать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbindconfineconstraincurbfetterlimitrestrainrestrictshackletie down

   Antonymsfreeliberaterelease