Tie down
verb
To secure something or someone by fastening them with a rope or chain.
You should tie down the furniture to make sure it doesn't move around during the move.
Often appears as...
- tie down a load
- tie down furniture
verb
To restrict someone's freedom by forcing them to take on responsibilities or commitments.
She didn't want to get married because she felt it would tie her down.
Often appears as...
- tie down to responsibilities
- tie down to commitments
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
In sports, to prevent an opponent by controlling them.
The star player was effectively tied down by the opposing team's defense.
Often appears as...
- tie down an opponent
- defensive tie down
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To secure a contract or deal.
The football club has successfully tied down their star player to a new contract.
Often appears as...
- tie down a deal
- tie down a contract
Usage tips
Business
verb
To secure something or someone by fastening them with a rope or chain.
You should tie down the furniture to make sure it doesn't move around during the move.
Often appears as...
- tie down a load
- tie down furniture
verb
To restrict someone's freedom by forcing them to take on responsibilities or commitments.
She didn't want to get married because she felt it would tie her down.
Often appears as...
- tie down to responsibilities
- tie down to commitments
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
In sports, to prevent an opponent by controlling them.
The star player was effectively tied down by the opposing team's defense.
Often appears as...
- tie down an opponent
- defensive tie down
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To secure a contract or deal.
The football club has successfully tied down their star player to a new contract.
Often appears as...
- tie down a deal
- tie down a contract
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Security
Tie down implies making objects secure so they don't move, used when transporting or bracing items.
Before the storm, we need to tie down the garden shed.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety First
Emphasizes safety precaution in using 'tie down' to prevent accidents or damage.
Tie down the cargo firmly to ensure it's safe during the flight.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Security
Tie down implies making objects secure so they don't move, used when transporting or bracing items.
Before the storm, we need to tie down the garden shed.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety First
Emphasizes safety precaution in using 'tie down' to prevent accidents or damage.
Tie down the cargo firmly to ensure it's safe during the flight.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Security
Tie down implies making objects secure so they don't move, used when transporting or bracing items.
Before the storm, we need to tie down the garden shed.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety First
Emphasizes safety precaution in using 'tie down' to prevent accidents or damage.
Tie down the cargo firmly to ensure it's safe during the flight.
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