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to bind

to bind

132 3.2
To tie something tightly with rope or string
  • verb
  • /baɪnd/
translation icon : atar
  • To repair the fence, they decided to bind the loose posts with sturdy twine.
  • bind tightly
  • bind together
  • bind the calves

The second robber says let's not kill him, let's bind him, take his wallet and throw him in a ditch.

Examples

  • And her feet are bound with a rope.

    The Bone Collector (1999)

  • Tie it together, while saying, "With these knots, I bind you to this purpose."

    Grave Intentions (2021)

  • They then seize him, bind him and speed away.

  • The kimono is wrapped over them and then folded and bound in the same way.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Still, even with the leash tightly bound, she was bleeding badly.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The wooden stilts, tightly bound in red cloth, are padded on the end.

    Academic text (1999)

  • She had to bind the broken branches together with rope to keep the tree upright.

  • The climber used strong cords to bind his gear tightly to his backpack.

Synonyms

to tie
vsto bind
923 1.0

To fasten things together by making a knot with string or rope

wraps things tightly rather than only using knots
to tie up
vsto bind
74 2.2

Fasten something with rope so it cannot move

is similar but also includes wrapping tightly or other fastening methods
to fasten
vsto bind
68 1.6

Hold something in place so it cannot move

adds the idea of tight wrapping with rope or string not just general securing
to zip
vsto bind
55 1.0

To close something by moving a sliding tab that joins two rows of teeth

uses rope, knots, or wrapping, not mechanical sliding closures
to clamp
vsto bind
47 3.3

Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving

is more about tying or wrapping with rope rather than squeezing with a device
to string
vsto bind
35 1.9

To tie things together with a thin cord

is broader, including tight wrapping with heavier materials, not just thin cord
to bandage
vsto bind
34 2.7

To wrap a wound with soft material to protect or support it

uses rope or cord to secure things rather than primarily for medical care
to band
vsto bind
30 3.3

To tie things together with a loop of material

prefers rope or string methods and may include more wrapping styles
to lace
vsto bind
24 1.0

To thread a cord through holes to fasten shoes

is about wrapping or strong secure tying, not threading through eyelets
to tether
vsto bind
23 4.4

To tie an animal or object so it cannot move away

is more general and covers many securing ways, not only fixing to one spot
to lash
vsto bind
14 4.7

To fasten something securely with rope or cord

focuses on secure wrapping but can be broader in materials and purpose
to rope
vsto bind
11 1.0

To tie or secure something with a strong cord

uses wrapping or other methods rather than only a single strong line
to cinch
vsto bind
8 5.5

To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip

uses wrapping and knots with rope or string rather than only straps
to knot
vsto bind
5 1.0

To tie rope or string so it holds

wraps material tightly around objects rather than only forming a fastener
to tie down
vsto bind
5 4.0

To fasten something with rope or straps to keep it from moving

focuses on tight wrapping and general securing, not only preventing motion
to truss
vsto bind
4 7.0

To tie the legs and wings of a bird so it cooks evenly

is more general and includes wrapping or other ways to hold items tightly
to belay
vsto bind
  • Specialized
4 9.1

To tie a rope to something to hold it for safety, for example when climbing or docking a boat

is more general and covers wrapping or tying without safety or nautical focus
to hog-tie
vsto bind
  • Informal
4 9.3

To tie the arms and legs of a person or animal so they cannot move

is for general wrapping and fastening, not specifically to immobilize limbs
to clasp
vsto bind
3 3.0

To fasten something with a small hook or buckle

uses wrapping, knots, or rope rather than a mechanical buckle or clip
to cord
vsto bind
3 6.1

To bind things with a thin rope or string

focuses on wrapping tightly with various materials, not only thin lines
to ligate
vsto bind
  • Specialized
3 8.4

To tie a blood vessel to stop bleeding

is general securing with rope or string, not specifically medical vessel closing
to lash together
vsto bind
1 4.4

To tie things together with rope to hold them in place

is used for single items too, not only joining multiple objects
to clinch
vsto bind
1 4.8

To bend the end of a nail to hold things together

focuses on tight wrapping with rope or string instead of metal work
to noose
vsto bind
  • NSFW
1 8.1

To make a loop of rope with a knot that tightens to catch animals or hold something

uses wrapping or general tying methods rather than a single catching loop
to tie in knots
vsto bind
1 3.2

Fasten a rope or string so it does not come loose

wraps tightly rather than only relying on knots
to frap
vsto bind
  • Jargon
9.9

To tie something tightly with rope so it does not move

is similar but focuses on wrapping tightly rather than general fastening
to cleat
vsto bind
  • Specialized
7.4

To tie a rope to a metal or wooden fitting to hold it in place

is broader and includes tying directly around objects without a fitting
to tie someone's shoes
vsto bind
1.0

To fasten someone's shoe laces so they do not come loose

covers general wrapping or securing tasks beyond shoe fastening

Antonyms

to loosen
88 1.0

Make something less tight so it can move or open

to unfasten
5 3.4

To open something by undoing a button or zipper

to unbind
3 6.4

To free something by untying ropes or cords

Idioms

to bind hand and foot
  • Informal
1 8.0

To stop someone completely from acting freely

Phrasal Verbs

to bind over
  • Jargon
2 9.8

To order a defendant to be kept in custody or to obey certain rules until a later court hearing

to bind off
  • Jargon
7.8

To finish a row of knitting by securing stitches so they do not come undone

Compounds

double bind
  • Specialized
2 8.1

A situation where you are given two conflicting demands you cannot satisfy, often from someone in charge

How Tight

to bind
132 3.2
to cinch
8 5.5
to tie
923 1.0
to fasten
68 1.6
to wrap
729 1.0

Surface Forms

bind infinitive
binding present participle
binds third person singular
bound past
bound past participle

Etymology

Bind (verb, tie) comes from an old English word that meant 'to tie' and is related to words like bandage and band. So to bind something is to wrap or fasten it tightly.