tie
Translation
to tie, to fasten, to knot
Examples
Can you tie your own shoelaces?
Can you tie your own shoelaces?
He wore a smart shirt and tie.
He wore a smart shirt and tie.
The game ended in a tie.
The game ended in a tie.
Grammar Patterns
to tie ((sth.)) to fasten (sth.) with a knot Can you tie your shoelaces?
to tie ((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to attach (sth.) to (sth.) else with string, etc. She tied the ribbon to the gift.
Similar Words
Synonyms (verb): bind, fasten, knot; Synonyms (noun): draw, dead heat, necktie
Etymology
From Old English 'tīgan', meaning 'to pull, draw'. It comes from the concept of pulling something to secure it.
Memory Tips
Think of tying a rope into the shape of the letter 'T'.