tying

Definitions

The act of fastening or binding something with a cord, rope, or string.

The act of achieving an equal score or result in a competition or game.

The act of connecting or relating two or more things together.

Examples

She is busy tying her shoelaces before heading out for a run.

The team is currently tying the game in the final minutes of the match.

He spent the afternoon tying knots in the rope to secure the cargo.

Synonyms

fastening binding securing knotting attaching connecting linking

Antonyms

untying loosening detaching releasing freeing disconnecting unfastening