Bind

bɪnd

Meaning & Definition

noun

a binding agreement or contract.

The two parties entered into a legal bind to formalize the merger.

a limitation or constraint.

He found himself in a bind when he realized he had forgotten his wallet.

verb

to tie or secure something tightly.

She used rope to bind the packages together for shipping.

to cause something to be held together.

The glue will bind the pieces of wood firmly.

to impose a legal or moral obligation on someone.

The contract will bind them to complete the project by next year.

to restrict or limit the freedom of action.

Laws can bind citizens to certain regulations and responsibilities.

to create a book by assembling and fastening its pages together.

The publisher decided to bind the new novel in a hard cover edition.

Middle English, from Old English bindan; akin to Old High German bintan to bind

bind up

to fasten or wrap something securely

bind someone's hands

to limit someone's ability to act or decide

bind together

to unite or join in a close manner

binding

the action of tying something together; often refers to legal or formal obligations

binder

a cover for holding together loose sheets of paper

bond

a relationship or connection between entities

to be in a tough situation

I'm really binded here with no options left.

to get stuck or trapped

He was binded in that deal and couldn't escape.