tethered

• Describe algo que está física o metafóricamente atado o conectado a otra cosa, a menudo implicando una restricción del movimiento o de la libertad.

Describes something that is physically or metaphorically tied or connected to something else, often implying a restriction of movement or freedom.

1. Physically tied or attachedB2formal

   Tied or fastened with a rope, chain, or similar restraint to a fixed point.

   atado o sujeto con cuerda

   • The goat was tethered to a post in the field.
   • The hot air balloon remained tethered to the ground.
   • The dog was tethered to a tree while its owner shopped.

   Sinónimosboundchainedfastenedtied

   Antónimosfreelooseunboundunfasteneduntethered

2. Connected or linkedB2informal

   Connected to something, often electronically or metaphorically, limiting freedom.

   Atado o vinculado

   • He felt tethered to his desk by the constant emails.
   • The device is tethered to the main computer via a cable.
   • She felt tethered to her hometown by family obligations.

   Sinónimosattachedboundconnectedfastenedfetteredlinkedshackledtied

   Antónimosdetachedfreeindependentunboundunconnectedunfettereduntethered

• Verbo que significa atar o asegurar algo, especialmente un animal, con una cuerda o cadena a un objeto fijo, o conectar o vincular algo a un sistema o dispositivo.

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.

   Atar con cuerda o cadena

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindchainfastenhitchsecuretie

   Antónimosfreeloosereleaseuntie

2. Restrict or limitB2informal

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

   restringir o limitar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindconfineconstraincurbfetterlimitrestrainrestrictshackletie down

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease