tie
A2Frequent NGSL-2UK /taɪ/US /taɪ/
Meaning
noun
a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, especially by men, with a knot in front
“He was dressed impeccably in a suit and tie. ”
verb
to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to fasten somebody/something with string, rope, etc.
“tie something + adv./prep., She tied the newspapers in a bundle.”
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