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What does "tie" mean?

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tie down

to confine; restrain; restrict

tie in

â

to bring into or have a connection
to make or be consistent, harmonious, etc.

tie into

â

Informal to attack vigorously

tie off

to make (a rope or line) fast
to close off passage through by tying with something

tie one on

â

Slang to get drunk

tie up

to tie firmly or securely
to wrap up and tie with string, cord, etc.
to moor (a ship or boat) to a dock
â to obstruct; hinder; stop
to cause to be already in use, retained, committed, etc.

See tie in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

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