definition of
bind

[1] #1 bind v. [adhere, hold fast, bond, stick, stick to] stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?". wn

[2] #2 bind v. [tie, attach, bond] create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child". wn

[3] #3 bind v. make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women". wn

[4] #4 bind v. [bandage] wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose. wn

[5] #5 bind v. [tie down, tie up, truss] secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed". wn