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.
To fasten or secure with a knot or bow. She used a ribbon to tie her hair back.
To equalize the score in a game or competition. The team managed to tie the game in the last minute.
To restrict or limit someone or something. His new job will tie him to the city for at least a year.
To connect or associate one thing with another. The detective was able to tie the suspect to the crime scene.