Tying

/ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A knot that is made to fasten something.

He used a strong tying to secure the packages together.

A situation in which two or more competitors have the same score or result.

The tournament ended with several teams in a tying for first place.

verb

The act of fastening or securing with a knot or similar method.

I am tying my shoelaces before going for a run.

To form a connection or relationship between two or more things.

She is tying her research findings to previous work in the field.

To conclude a game or competition with an equal score.

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.

Tying the knot

They're tying the knot next month.

Tying one on

They went out and really tied one on last night.