binding

• Que obliga legalmente, tiene fuerza de ley y debe ser cumplido.

Describes an agreement or decision that is legally enforceable and must be followed.

1. Legally enforceableB2formallegal

   Having legal force; obligating one to fulfill the terms.

   Jurídicamente vinculante

   • The contract is legally binding on both parties.
   • They signed a binding agreement to sell the property.
   • This is a binding decision from the court.

   Sinónimoscompulsorycontractualenforceableirrevocablelegalmandatoryobligatoryvalid

   Antónimosinvalidunenforceablevoid

2. Very tight or restrictiveB1formal

   Holding or fastening tightly; difficult to loosen.

   muy apretado o restrictivo

   • The binding on the book was too tight to open easily.
   • The rope had a binding grip around the package.
   • Her shoes felt binding after walking all day.

   Sinónimosconfiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictivestrictstringenttight

   Antónimosflexiblefreelooseslack

• Acción de unir o fijar elementos, especialmente las tapas y páginas de un libro, o el material que se usa para sujetar o conectar algo.

A noun referring to the action or result of fastening, securing, or tying something together, or a physical cover that holds pages of a book together.

1. Cover of a bookB1formal

   The protective cover that holds the pages of a book together.

   Cubierta de un libro

   • The book has a beautiful leather binding.
   • She chose a hardcover binding for her thesis.
   • The library specializes in rare books with original bindings.

   Sinónimoscasecasingcover

2. Legal agreementC1formallegal

   Something that legally obligates someone to do something.

   Acuerdo vinculante

   • The contract is legally binding on both parties.
   • This agreement is a binding commitment.
   • The court ruled the document was binding.

   Sinónimosagreementbondcommitmentcompactcontractcovenantobligationpledgeundertaking

   Antónimoschoicefreedomoption

3. Material for fasteningB2formal

   A strip of material used to fasten or strengthen edges.

   cinta de refuerzo

   • The seamstress added binding to the hem of the dress.
   • The quilt has colorful binding around the edges.
   • They used metal binding to secure the package.

   Sinónimosbandfilletribbonstrapstriptape

• Verbo que denota la acción de atar, asegurar o fijar algo, así como la de imponer una obligación legal o moral.

A verb used to indicate the act of tying, fastening, or securing something, or to impose a legal or moral obligation.

verbo irregular

1. Tie or fastenA2formal

   To tie or secure something with rope, string, or similar material.

   atar o sujetar

   • She bound the package with strong string.
   • They bound the prisoner's hands together.
   • The book was bound in leather.

   Sinónimosattachcinchfastenknotlashsecurestraptethertietruss

   Antónimosfreeloosenreleaseunbindundounfastenuntie

2. Obligate or constrainB2formal

   To impose a legal or moral obligation on someone; to force to do something.

   Obligar o vincular legalmente

   • The contract binds both parties to the agreement.
   • He felt bound by his promise to help.
   • The rules bind us to follow the procedures.

   Sinónimoscompelconstrainforceimpelnecessitateobligateobligerequiretie

   Antónimosabsolveexemptfreerelease

3. Unite or connectB2formal

   To bring people or things together in a close relationship.

   Unir o conectar

   • Their shared interests bound them in friendship.
   • The tragedy bound the community together.
   • Traditions bind families across generations.

   Sinónimosattachbondcementcombineconnectfusejoinlinktieunite

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectdividepartseparate

Variantes phrasalbind offbind over