tie

[US]/taɪ/
[UK]/taɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a piece of material worn around the neck, often with a knot at the front; a band or cord; a connection or relationship
vt. & vi. to fasten or secure with a knot; to bind
vi. to end in a draw

Phrases & Collocations

necktie

bow tie

tie clip

silk tie

tie in

tie with

tie up

tie in with

tie rod

cup tie

tie bar

tie down

black tie

tie into

old school tie

tie together

cable tie

tie up with

tie rod end

tie line

tie off

white tie

Example Sentences

a tie with diagonal stripes.

there was a tie for first place.

tie a neck scarf.

Tie the horse to the tree.

the ties of friendship

the ties that bind.

to tie a knot in a piece of string

tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.

He tied his tie to admiration.

a blue shirt with matching tie

We tied up at the riverside.

He tied the parcel with twine.

His tie was undone.

Real-world Examples

A toy badge and a little spongebob tie.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

Argentine media say the vote may be tied.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation January 2021

This administration is committed to bringing those ties even closer.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2017 Collection

Many Crimeans want closer ties to Russia.

Source: CNN Listening March 2014 Compilation

Tom, could I check your tie again?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

The demonstrators want closer ties with Russia.

Source: NPR News April 2014 Collection

Ken, even if you tie for first...

Source: Go blank axis version

Tie score. We're running out of time.

Source: Friends Season 3

We can't get this bow tie tied.

Source: Travel Across America

I comb my hair and tie it back.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

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