tethered

• Décrit quelque chose qui est physiquement ou métaphoriquement attaché ou relié à autre chose, impliquant souvent une restriction de mouvement ou de liberté.

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.

   attaché par une corde, une chaîne ou un lien

   • 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.

   Synonymesboundchainedfastenedtied

   Antonymesfreelooseunboundunfasteneduntethered

2. Connected or linkedB2informal

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

   relié, attaché

   • 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.

   Synonymesattachedboundconnectedfastenedfetteredlinkedshackledtied

   Antonymesdetachedfreeindependentunboundunconnectedunfettereduntethered

• Verbe signifiant attacher ou fixer quelque chose, surtout un animal, à un objet immobile à l'aide d'une corde ou d'une chaîne, ou relier ou connecter quelque chose à un système ou un appareil.

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.

   Attacher avec une corde ou une chaîne

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindchainfastenhitchsecuretie

   Antonymesfreeloosereleaseuntie

2. Restrict or limitB2informal

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

   Restreindre ou limiter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindconfineconstraincurbfetterlimitrestrainrestrictshackletie down

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease