Meaning of the word tie in English

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tie

US /taɪ/

UK /taɪ/

a strip of material worn around the collar and tied in a knot at the front, for decorative purposes

Example:

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He wore a suit and a red tie to the wedding.

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Learning to knot a tie can be tricky.

Synonym:

necktie cravat

a result in a game or competition in which two or more competitors finish with the same score or in the same position

Example:

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The game ended in a tie, 2-2.

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They had to play an extra round to break the tie.

Synonym:

draw dead heat stalemate

attach or fasten (someone or something) with string or similar cord

Example:

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She used a rope to tie the boat to the dock.

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Can you help me tie my shoelaces?

Synonym:

fasten secure bind knot lash

achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor

Example:

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The two runners tied for first place.

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Our team managed to tie the score in the last minute.

Synonym:

draw equalize match

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