tie · v
tie (COMPETITION/GAME)
C2 to have the same score as someone else at the end of a competition or game
Dictionary examples:
Sweden tied with France in the winter sports competition. (25.0)
tie the knot
C2 to get married
Dictionary examples:
We're planning to tie the knot in April. (46.8)
tie (MAKE A KNOT)
B1 to make a knot in a piece of string, rope, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The magician tied the volunteer's shoelaces together as a prank. (0.0)
The prankster tied all the classroom chairs together with dental floss. (0.0)
The chef tied sausages into heart shapes for Valentine's Day. (0.0)
She tied the scarf. (15.7)
Could you tie this piece of string for me? (32.0)
Tie (up) your shoelaces, or you'll trip over. (63.8)
tie (FASTEN)
B1 to fasten something with string, rope, etc.
Dictionary examples:
He tied a 'Just Married' sign to his bicycle and rode around town. (0.0)
The prankster tied everyone's shoelaces together at the party. (0.0)
I tied my shoelaces together and hopped around like a kangaroo. (0.0)
The dog was tied to a tree. (13.8)
I tie my hair back when it's hot. (25.2)
This skirt ties at the waist. (30.5)
She tied the ribbon tightly in a bow/knot. (70.3)