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tied

/taɪd/
verb

  1. To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

    "Tie the rope to this tree."

  2. To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.

    "Tie a knot in this rope for me, please."

  3. To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

    "Tie him to the tree."

Synonymsbind, fasten, link
Antonymsunfasten, untie
adjective

  1. Closely connected or associated.

    "As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another."

  2. Restricted.

  3. Conditional on other agreements being upheld.

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