A piece of cloth worn around the neck, under the collar of a shirt, and tied in a knot at the front, typically as part of formal or business attire. He wore a blue tie to the job interview.
A situation in a game or competition where two or more participants have the same score or result. The match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each.
A connection or link between people or things. The family ties between them were very strong.
A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch in music, indicating that they should be played as a single note. The composer used a tie to extend the duration of the note.
A beam or rod used as a structural support, especially in a roof or bridge. The engineer inspected the tie beams for any signs of damage.
A heavy beam laid transversely under railroad rails to support and keep them in place; a sleeper. The workers replaced several rotten wooden ties along the track.
A sports match or contest, especially as one of the rounds in a knockout competition (chiefly British). They will play an away tie in the next round of the cup.