tie
verb
uk/taɪ/ ustying | tied | tied [ T ]
to connect two things in a way that limits other possibilities:
tie sth to sth We now have the option of tying funding to environmental conditions.
Pay and promotions in the organization are tied to performance.
tie sb to sth Many of the bank's employees were tied to their jobs because they were worried about losing their pension schemes.
[ I or T ]
to have the same score or level in a game, competition, or comparison, or to make the scores the same:
tie for first/second/last, etc. place Frederick and Fairfax counties each reported 4.2% job growth, tying for 18th place in the US as a whole.
tie the score/record The temperature in the afternoon hit 97 degrees, tying the record for June 2.
Phrasal verbs
tie in
tie sb in
tie sb into sth
tie sth up
tie sb up
tie up with sb/sth
tie
noun
uk/taɪ/ us [ C, usually plural ]
a personal or financial connection or relationship between people, organizations, countries, etc.:
ties with sb/sth He makes no apologies for his ties with the failed bank.
The two leading bidders have close ties with American media groups.
break/cut/sever ties One of the world's biggest hotel operators severed its ties with the popular travel website.
diplomatic/economic/political ties The president urged governments worldwide to break diplomatic ties with the oppressive regime.
[ C ] WORKPLACE ( US also necktie)
a long thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front:
Men are expected to wear a suit and tie in the office.