Meaning & Definition of word "Tying"

Tying

/ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/

1. A knot that is made to fasten something.
- Example: He used a strong tying to secure the packages together.
2. A situation in which two or more competitors have the same score or result.
- Example: The tournament ended with several teams in a tying for first place.

1. The act of fastening or securing with a knot or similar method.
- Example: I am tying my shoelaces before going for a run.
2. To form a connection or relationship between two or more things.
- Example: She is tying her research findings to previous work in the field.
3. To conclude a game or competition with an equal score.
- Example: The match ended in a tying score, leading to overtime.

Derived from the verb 'tie', from Old English 'tīgan' meaning to bind.

tying the knot:

To get married.

tying up loose ends:

To finish all the final details before completing a project.

tying one’s shoes:

To secure shoelaces with a knot.

tie:

To fasten or secure with a knot.

knot:

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

bond:

A connection or relationship between people or groups.

Meaning: Tying the knot

Example Sentence: They're tying the knot next month.

Meaning: Tying one on

Example Sentence: They went out and really tied one on last night.