definition of
tie

[1] #1 tie v. [bind] fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair". wn

[2] #2 tie n. [necktie] neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie". wn

[3] #3 tie v. [draw] finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.; "The teams drew a tie". wn

[4] #4 tie n. [affiliation, association, tie-up] a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England". wn

[5] #5 tie v. limit or restrict to; "I am tied to UNIX"; "These big jets are tied to large airports". wn